Brisbane closed out 2025 with buyer activity holding firm, limited listing supply, and a rental market still heavily undersupplied. Prices remained elevated across both houses and units, with Brisbane continuing to rank among Australia’s strongest capital city performers over the year.
Market Highlights
Brisbane closed 2025 with strong value growth
A 14% and 16.9% annual increase in houses and units respectively signals that Brisbane’s growth has broadened beyond isolated pockets. While the market isn’t moving at a “boom pace” across every segment, well-positioned and well-presented properties continued to see strong competition.
Units/townhouses remained a standout performer
Q4 reinforced the ongoing shift in buyer behaviour: more purchasers are prioritising affordability, location and lifestyle convenience — and medium-density options in high-demand areas are increasingly viewed as a long-term strategic buy.
Buyers stayed active, but more selective
In late 2025, buyers remained motivated, but decision-making was increasingly disciplined. Homes that are well priced and move-in ready continued to attract competition, while overpriced listings tended to sit longer.
Investors remain attracted by yields + rental pressure
With gross yields higher for units and vacancy still very low, Brisbane continues to be an attractive market for investors — especially those looking for a balance between capital growth and rental performance.
How Does Brisbane Compare Nationally?
Across Australia’s capital city markets (Jan 2026)
Brisbane’s house market remains one of the stronger performers nationally, with the median house price now at $1,131,329 and annual growth of +14.0%. Brisbane is now priced above Melbourne and Canberra, while still sitting below Sydney, and continues to outpace both Sydney (+6.9%) and Melbourne (+5.8%) on annual growth.
Brisbane’s unit and townhouse sector continues to lead the pack, with the median unit price at $807,161 and annual growth of +16.9%. Brisbane is now priced above Melbourne, and its annual growth is among the strongest nationally, closely tracking Perth (+17.5%) while far exceeding Sydney (+2.9%) and Melbourne (+2.5%), reflecting strong demand for well-located, medium-density living.
Source: Cotality Jan 2026
Outlook for Q1 2026
For sellers
Buyer demand remains resilient heading into 2026, and with stock still tight in many pockets, quality homes in high-demand suburbs are well positioned. To achieve a premium result, accurate pricing and strong presentation will remain key.
For buyers
Competition is expected to remain strongest where demand is highest — particularly for quality homes in sought-after suburbs, and well-located units/townhouses, given their stronger annual growth (+16.9%) and ongoing rental pressure (1.2% vacancy). Buyers who are finance-ready and decisive will be best placed.
For investors
With tight vacancy, strong rent levels, and solid yields (particularly for units), Brisbane continues to offer attractive fundamentals going into 2026, especially for well-located properties with long-term tenant demand.
Brisbane closed 2025 with strong momentum. While growth may moderate into 2026, the city’s fundamentals remain supportive, keeping Brisbane a compelling market for lifestyle buyers and long-term investors.
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