Queensland’s residential property market is on a powerful upswing in 2025, driven by interstate

        migration, infrastructure investment, and strong regional demand. Here's what’s fueling this trend and

        how you can use it to your advantage.

        📈 Market Overview: Growth & Momentum

•        1) Statewide Price Surge

  •             i) House prices grew a remarkable 5.9% in Q4 2024, pushing the median to A$810,000; units also rose

                    2.4% to A$645,000 

  •            ii) Brisbane remains strong but regional areas like Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville, and the

                    Gold Coast saw even faster growth .

•        2) Strong Forecast for 2025

  •             i) Townsville is projected to lead with 25–30% value growth in 2025 .

  •            ii) Other hotspots include the Sunshine Coast (+12–16%), Mackay (+12–16%), Toowoomba (+9–13%),

                    and the Gold Coast (+10–13%) 

    
            🏗️ Key Growth Drivers

    
            1) Interstate & International Migration

    1. •     Queensland is Australia's top destination for internal migration, helping to push demand across

              regional towns.

         2) Infrastructure & the 2032 Olympics

    2. •     i) Major projects like Cross River Rail, Brisbane Metro, and airport expansion (all due by 2026–29)

                 support long-term growth .

       •    ii) Early momentum from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics is already helping suburbs positioned around

                 precincts and transport zones 

         3) Supply Shortages Amidst Rising Demand

    3. •      i) New dwelling completions (~32,700 in 2024) fall well short of the ~49,000 needed annually .

       •     ii) Land shortage seen in Q1 2025 (OpenLot index: 233 vs South Australia’s 185) 

    4. 4) Affordability Shift to Regional Areas

       •     i) Households are choosing affordability and lifestyle over city living—regional QLD markets are

                 thriving .

    5. 5) Sustainable & Smart Home Trends

       •     i) Rising demand for eco-friendly, energy-efficient homes with rebates and stricter 7-star building regs

                 in effect 

    6. 6) Government Incentives & Tax Advantages

       •     i) First Home Owner Grants doubled ($30k) and stamp-duty concessions enhance access .

       •    ii) Lower land taxes and investor support make QLD more appealing than NSW and VIC 

         
         

         🏗️ Suburbs & Regional Hotspots

          1) Townsville – Entry price ~A$490k; growth forecast 25–30% 

         •  2) Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast – Solid growth: SC (12–16%), GC (10–13%) 

            3) Brisbane Suburbs – Coorparoo & Springfield Lakes performing: Coorparoo ~6.7% since

                 2024,Springfield ~17% in 2years 

         •  4) Buderim (Sunshine Coast) – 5-year average growth 13.3%; median ~A$1.25m 
           

           
           ⚠️ Risks & Challenges

           •  1) Housing Supply Crunch – New builds are lagging; regulatory/tax policies may deter developers

                   and investors  

              2) 2025 Flood Risk – Severe floods (Jan–Apr 2025) cost ~A$1.2b and led to regional strain .

           •  3) Rising Costs & Interest Rates – Higher labor/material costs and potentially variable interest remain

                   concerns .

             
             

             🧭 Outlook & Strategy