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Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Brisbane, QLD

189 suburbs in Brisbane council area · Part of Greater Brisbane · Population ~1,375,301 · 464,327 dwellings · 1,343 km²

Brisbane Council Average R-Score 80 / 100 — top suburb in Brisbane scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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

Top suburb in Brisbane100

Highest R-Score out of 189 suburbs in Brisbane

Brisbane council average80

Across 181 scored suburbs in Brisbane

Suburb medians in Brisbane range from $695,000 to $5,588,000.

3-year population movement: +7.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.8% of stock (~9,237 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $66.2B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (10%), Education and Training (9%), Public Administration and Safety (8%).

Typical suburb median price$1,520,000

Across 189 suburbs in Brisbane (Sept 2026) · ~69 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3%

Median asking rent ~$840/wk · Vacancy 2.3%.

Top suburb R-Score in Brisbane100/100

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Brisbane (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Brisbane

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Brisbane (Queensland).

Is Brisbane (QLD) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Brisbane (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 80/100 across 189 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Brisbane, the typical suburb median price is $1,520,000, median weekly rent is $840/wk, gross rental yield is 3%, and vacancy sits at 2.3%.

Which suburbs in Brisbane have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Brisbane (QLD) are Nathan (100/100, median $1,220,000), Pinkenba (100/100, median $750,000), Brisbane (99/100, median $774,000), Herston (99/100, median $1,660,000), Newstead (97/100, median $830,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Brisbane?

Across Brisbane (QLD), the median suburb property price is $1,520,000, median asking rent is $840/wk, and median gross yield is 3%, with homes averaging 69 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Brisbane include Brisbane (5.4%), Nathan (5.1%), Pinkenba (4.8%).

What are the demographics and size of the Brisbane council area?

Brisbane is a Local Government Area in Queensland (part of Greater Brisbane) with an ABS estimated resident population of 1,375,301, approximately 464,327 dwellings, covering 1,343 sq km.

What are the best streets in Brisbane (QLD)?

Every street across all 189 suburbs in Brisbane is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.