Brisbane · South East Queensland
Brisbane Property Investment
Queensland’s capital is adding more than 21,000 residents a year, hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and running one of Australia’s tightest rental markets. We research where in Brisbane the fundamentals justify the price.
Brisbane at a glance
A Capital City Under Pressure
Brisbane is Australia’s largest local government area by population, and demand for housing continues to outrun supply.
1,375,301
Residents, June 2025
$1.21m
Median house value, March 2026
$866k
Median unit value, March 2026
0.9%
Rental vacancy rate
Sources: Queensland Government Statistician’s Office (population, 2024–25); Cotality Home Value Index, March 2026, and SQM Research, as reported by Australian Property Investor (April 2026).
Why Brisbane?
Population, Infrastructure and the 2032 Games
Brisbane City added 21,464 residents in the year to June 2025, growth of 1.6%. Values have followed: Cotality recorded house values up 18.5% and unit values up 21.5% in the year to March 2026.
The infrastructure pipeline is the largest in the city’s history. Cross River Rail’s new underground stations, including Albert Street and Woolloongabba, are due to carry their first passengers in 2029. At Victoria Park, a 63,000-seat Olympic stadium and a National Aquatic Centre are planned for the 2032 Games.
We cross-check our location research against Hotspotting (Terry Ryder) and government, council and market data.
What’s driving demand
The Fundamentals Behind Brisbane
Cross River Rail
A new north–south rail line under the CBD and the Brisbane River, with first passenger services expected in 2029.
Read the update2032 Olympic Stadium
A 63,000-seat stadium and National Aquatic Centre planned for Victoria Park, with early works under way in 2026.
The Olympic effectTight rental market
A vacancy rate below 1% and rents still rising, with more renters than new homes being built.
Brisbane’s housing supply crisisJobs and education
Queensland’s largest jobs market, three major universities and the state’s main health precincts.
Brisbane market outlookApartments and townhouses
Middle-ring townhouses and well-located apartments can suit investors priced out of houses.
Apartments and townhousesBeyond the city limits
For more land for your money, Ipswich, Logan and Moreton Bay sit on Brisbane’s growth corridors.
Explore the locations mapWhere we look
Further reading: Brisbane Property Market 2026: Why Investors May Be Running Out of Time and Brisbane Property Market Outlook 2026.
Brisbane Is Not One Market
A $1.2 million median house hides very different markets. Inner-city apartments, middle-ring townhouses and outer-suburban houses each have different rents, supply and resale buyers.
Supply is the biggest risk in apartments: buildings with many similar units can compete with each other for tenants and buyers. We look closely at the building, the developer and what else is planned nearby before recommending any apartment.
What’s on the market
New Stock in Brisbane Right Now
Apartments, townhouses and house and land our builders and developers sent us from July to October 2026, grouped by suburb. Most new houses in Brisbane City are in the outer south and north, while inner-city stock is mainly apartments.
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Listings received
$685k–$4.35m
Price range
$1.41m
Median package
$895/wk
Median rent estimate
| Suburb | Listings | Main types | Price range | Rent est. | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algester Crest | 12 | H&L | $1.55m–$1.94m | – | – |
| Wynnum West Solasta, Adena Residences | 5 | Townhouse/terrace, Apartment | $975k–$1.1m | $895/wk | 4.2% |
| Bridgeman Downs Canopy | 3 | H&L | $2.31m–$2.45m | – | – |
| Stafford ARCA Stafford | 3 | Apartment | $1.2m | – | – |
| Wooloowin Final stage of an inner-north masterplan, rooftop pool | 3 | Apartment | $685k–$1.5m | – | – |
| Albion Albion Rise | 2 | Apartment | $859k | – | – |
| Boondall The Grove | 2 | H&L | $1.29m–$1.35m | – | – |
| Bowen Hills The Abbotsford | 2 | Apartment | $1.05m | – | – |
| Carina | 2 | Townhouse/terrace | $1.58m | $1,025/wk | 3.4% |
| Chermside Parkdrive Apartments | 2 | Apartment | $770k | – | – |
| Hamilton Duet Portside | 2 | Apartment | $980k | – | – |
| Kangaroo Point | 2 | Apartment | $1.8m–$4.35m | – | – |
| Pallara | 2 | Townhouse/terrace | $981k–$989k | – | – |
| West End Parkfront residences opposite Davies Park | 2 | Apartment | $1.6m–$2.73m | – | – |
| Richlands 3 and 4 bed, completion late 2027 | 1 | Townhouse/terrace | From $900k | – | – |
| Albany Creek Moreton Bay, 4 bed, completing late 2026 | 1 | Townhouse/terrace | From $1.27m | – | – |
Indicative prices and rents from builder and developer stock lists sent to properT network between July and October 2026. Rents are supplier or agent estimates, not guarantees, and gross yield is rent × 52 ÷ total price. Stock changes weekly, so ask us for what’s available now.
New builds in Brisbane
Why We Favour New Over Established
Anyone can buy a property. We help identify property worthy of your investment dollars. For most investors, that means a new build:
- Stronger cash flow and higher depreciation
- Lower maintenance and a builder’s warranty
- Rent that reflects a modern, energy-efficient home
- The ten-year rule: a new home stays ten years younger than the house next door, including when you sell
Investor → Strategy → Location → Property
Read more: Existing homes vs new builds, what makes property investment grade and our Queensland house and land research. Set on an established home? Our buyers advocacy service can help.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brisbane a good place to invest in property?
Brisbane has strong fundamentals: population growth, a rental vacancy rate below 1%, major infrastructure and the 2032 Games. Prices have risen sharply, so the location, property type and price you pay matter more than ever.
What is the median house price in Brisbane?
Cotality’s Home Value Index put Brisbane’s median house value at about $1.21 million and its median unit value at about $866,000 in March 2026.
When does Cross River Rail open?
The Queensland Government expects the first Cross River Rail passenger services in 2029.
Are apartments a good investment in Brisbane?
Some can be. We focus on well-located buildings with limited competing supply, owner-occupier appeal and realistic body corporate costs.
Strategy Before Property
Talk to Us About Brisbane
Book a complimentary strategy call with Stephen Lazar. We’ll talk about your goals and whether Brisbane, and which part of it, fits your strategy.
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