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Property Investment in Brisbane (QLD) · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Brisbane, QLD

South East Queensland’s capital growth engine across Greater Brisbane’s 8 LGAs. · Population ~2,845,369 · 629 suburbs across 7 council areas scored monthly

Brisbane Average R-Score 66 / 100 — top suburb in Brisbane scores 100/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Brisbane top suburb R-Score100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 629 in Brisbane

Brisbane suburb average66

Across 553 scored suburbs in 7 LGAs

Suburb medians in Brisbane range from $90,000 to $5,588,000.

3-year population movement: +8.1%. Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $90.8B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Education and Training (11%), Retail Trade (9%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (5%).

Typical suburb median price$1,181,000

Across 629 suburbs in Greater Brisbane (Sept 2026).

Gross rental yield & rent3.4%

Median asking rent ~$750/wk · Vacancy 2.4%.

Top suburb R-Score in Brisbane100/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 629 in Brisbane. See the top suburbs ↓

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Council Areas (LGAs) in Brisbane

Compare all 7 Council Areas (LGAs) in Greater Brisbane

Click any council area (LGA) below to view its dedicated LGA investment research page, suburb leaderboard, and street scores.

LGA · QLDR-Score avg 80/100

Property Investment in Brisbane

189 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $1,520,000Yield 3%
LGA · QLDR-Score avg 64/100

Property Investment in Moreton Bay

94 suburbs (top 96/100)Median $1,225,000Yield 3.3%
LGA · QLDR-Score avg 63/100

Property Investment in Logan

59 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $1,035,000Yield 3.7%
LGA · QLDR-Score avg 63/100

Property Investment in Ipswich

79 suburbs (top 99/100)Median $880,000Yield 3.7%
LGA · QLDR-Score avg 62/100

Property Investment in Redland

23 suburbs (top 99/100)Median $1,200,000Yield 3.5%
LGA · QLDR-Score avg 49/100

Property Investment in Scenic Rim

108 suburbs (top 99/100)Median $950,000Yield 3.6%
LGA · QLDR-Score avg 58/100

Property Investment in Lockyer Valley

77 suburbs (top 99/100)Median $900,000Yield 3.8%
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Brisbane Property Investment FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Brisbane, QLD

Key facts and figures from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Brisbane.

Is Brisbane a good place to invest in property in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Greater Brisbane (QLD) records an average Ripehouse R-Score of 66/100 across 629 suburbs and 7 council areas, with top-scoring suburbs reaching 100/100. Across Brisbane, the typical suburb median price sits around $1,181,000, median rent is $750/wk, gross rental yield is 3.4%, and vacancy averages 2.4%.

What are the highest-scoring suburbs for property investment in Brisbane?

Based on Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator R-Score model (Sept 2026), the highest-scoring suburbs in Brisbane right now include Nathan (R-Score 100/100, median $1,220,000), Pinkenba (R-Score 100/100, median $750,000), Wolffdene (R-Score 100/100, median $1,690,000), Allandale (R-Score 99/100, median $425,000), Brisbane (R-Score 99/100, median $774,000). Within each suburb, street-level performance varies significantly depending on owner-occupier ratio, public housing concentration, and block-level rental yield.

What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Brisbane, QLD?

Across Brisbane’s 629 suburbs, the median gross rental yield is 3.4%, median weekly asking rent is $750/wk, and the median vacancy rate is 2.4%. Higher-yielding suburbs in Brisbane currently include Grandchester (9.5%), Hatton Vale (8.8%), Karrabin (8.6%).

Which Local Government Areas (LGAs) make up Greater Brisbane?

Greater Brisbane comprises 7 Local Government Areas (Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Logan, Ipswich, Redland, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley), covering an estimated population of 2,845,369 residents. You can drill down into each council area on this page to compare suburb R-Scores and street rankings.

How do I find the best streets in Brisbane suburbs?

Every G-NAF street in Brisbane is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score (0–100) using ABS SA1 census owner-occupier ratios (>65%), public housing concentration (≤5%), and block-level rent and yield relative to its suburb. Select any suburb in Brisbane below to inspect its top-scoring and lowest-scoring streets.