South East Queensland
South East Queensland Property Investment
South East Queensland is expected to reach about 6 million residents by 2046 and needs almost 900,000 new homes to house them. We research which parts of the region have the fundamentals to support investment.
SEQ at a glance
Australia’s Fastest-Growing Region
South East Queensland runs from the Sunshine Coast and Noosa in the north to the Gold Coast in the south and west to Toowoomba, with Brisbane at its centre.
~6m
Residents expected by 2046
~900,000
New homes needed by 2046
3.5%
Ipswich growth, 2024–25
3.1%
Logan growth, 2024–25
Sources: Queensland Government, ShapingSEQ 2023 regional plan; Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, Population growth, regional Queensland, 2024–25.
Why SEQ?
One Region, Many Markets
Queensland’s two fastest-growing councils in 2024–25 were both in South East Queensland: Ipswich (3.5%) and Logan (3.1%). Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast also grew by about 2%, while Brisbane added more than 21,000 residents.
Growth on this scale needs homes, jobs and transport. The ShapingSEQ regional plan calls for almost 900,000 new homes by 2046, and the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are bringing venues and transport upgrades across the region.
We cross-check our location research against Hotspotting (Terry Ryder) and government, council and market data.
Our SEQ locations
Where We Research in South East Queensland
Logan
The second-fastest-growing council, with the Yarrabilba and Greater Flagstone growth areas.
LoganMoreton Bay
532,445 residents between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, with the new Waraba growth area.
Moreton BaySunshine Coast
A lifestyle region with a new CBD at Maroochydore and 381,957 residents.
Sunshine CoastSee every location on our Queensland locations map, including Toowoomba, Townsville and Greater Springfield.
Our approach
Growth Isn’t the Same as a Good Investment
Fast-growing areas also attract a lot of new supply. When thousands of similar homes are released at once, rents and resale values can stall. We look for locations where population, jobs, infrastructure and transport are all moving together, and then for property that stands apart from what is being built around it.
What’s on the market
New Stock in South East Queensland Right Now
New stock across South East Queensland’s ten council areas from our builders’ and developers’ lists, July to October 2026. Our full property matrix breaks this down further by suburb, type and budget.
568
Listings received
$600k–$4.35m
Price range
$1.01m
Median package
$800/wk
Median rent estimate
| Council area | Listings | Main types | Price range | Rent est. | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Providence, Bellevue | 161 | H&L, Dual/duplex | $618k–$1.5m | $847/wk | 4.0% |
| Moreton Bay Regent Quarter, Affinity | 151 | H&L, Dual/duplex | $800k–$1.37m | $765/wk | 4.0% |
| Logan Carvers Reach, Riverstone Springs | 143 | H&L, Dual/duplex | $725k–$1.54m | $780/wk | 4.2% |
| Brisbane Crest, Canopy | 59 | Apartment, H&L | $685k–$4.35m | $895/wk | 3.9% |
| Gold Coast Cali, Tradewinds | 20 | Apartment, H&L | $699k–$1.59m | $845/wk | 3.9% |
| Sunshine Coast Aura, Sanctuary Beerwah | 11 | H&L, Apartment | $899k–$1.27m | $850/wk | 4.1% |
| Scenic Rim Beaumoor | 7 | Dual/duplex, H&L | $600k–$1.37m | $780/wk | 4.1% |
| Lockyer Valley Woodchester, Lakeview | 6 | H&L, Dual/duplex | $945k–$1.12m | – | – |
| Somerset Treetops, Timbertop | 6 | Dual/duplex, H&L | $700k–$1.07m | $833/wk | 4.0% |
| Redland The Precinct | 4 | H&L | $1.06m–$1.19m | – | – |
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 South East Queensland
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
Which South East Queensland council is growing fastest?
Ipswich grew fastest in Queensland in 2024–25 at 3.5%, followed by Logan at 3.1%, according to the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office.
How many people will live in South East Queensland?
The Queensland Government expects about 6 million residents by 2046, needing almost 900,000 new homes.
Is it better to invest in Brisbane or the surrounding regions?
It depends on your budget and strategy. Brisbane offers depth and demand at higher prices; Ipswich, Logan and Moreton Bay offer more land for the money but also more new supply. We match the location to your goals.
Strategy Before Property
Talk to Us About South East Queensland
Book a complimentary strategy call with Stephen Lazar. We’ll talk about your goals and whether South East Queensland, and which part of it, fits your strategy.
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