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Property Market in Brisbane

Brisbane's property market has experienced significant growth driven by strong interstate migration from Sydney and Melbourne. Major infrastructure projects including Cross River Rail and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic venues are reshaping demand across inner-city and suburban corridors.

House-price scenario

$900,000

Unit-price scenario

$530,000

These are indicative scenario inputs, not live valuations or sale-price estimates. Property prices vary by suburb, property and data period. Replace them with a current price before relying on a calculator result.

Using the site's indicative Brisbane house-price scenario of $900,000, stamp duty is approximately $26,350 for a standard residential purchase. Rates vary by buyer type. First home buyers in Queensland may qualify for concessions or exemptions below certain thresholds. Enter the actual purchase price and your circumstances above for a more relevant estimate, then check the result with the state revenue office.

Buying Property in Brisbane

The surge of interstate migrants from Sydney and Melbourne has compressed Brisbane's traditional affordability advantage — inner-city suburbs like New Farm, Paddington, and Ascot now trade at prices that surprise newcomers expecting a discount. Flood zone awareness is non-negotiable in Brisbane: properties in identified flood-affected areas along the Brisbane River and Oxley Creek may carry insurance premiums exceeding $5,000 per year, and buyers should check the Brisbane City Council FloodWise maps before shortlisting any property. Suburban growth corridors around Springfield, North Lakes, and Ripley are delivering new housing stock, but buyers should weigh the commute time against inner-city alternatives where older Queenslander homes on large blocks offer renovation potential.

Brisbane Suburb Prices

SuburbMedian HouseMedian UnitProfile
Paddington$1,500,000$580,000View
South Brisbane$1,400,000$620,000View
Indooroopilly$1,350,000$530,000View
Carindale$1,100,000$600,000View
Chermside$850,000$480,000View