QLD4000· Pop. 20,341Brisbane

BRISBANE-CITY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

52

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

3.3%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BRISBANE-CITY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$450/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+3.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.88%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BRISBANE-CITY is a metropolitan QLD suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.3% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 5.9%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,860/wk

$71k taxable p.a.

Renters

66.3%

31.2% owner-occupier

Median age

31.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

Population growth

+2.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

10%

80% apartments

Degree qualified

37.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

24.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

140 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

23.2%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

0.3 km

Inner city

Days on market

26 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

64.0%

Balanced market

Walkability

100 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

800 m

Beachfront

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

6,521/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 4000

🏫1 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚4 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Brisbane Central State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1111

🎓Secondary (3)

Brisbane Girls Grammar School

Independent · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1211

IES College

Independent · Yrs 12

ICSEA 1125

The Industry School - Brisbane

Independent · Yrs 10-12

ICSEA 1063

📚Combined (4)

Brisbane Grammar School

Independent · Yrs 5-12

ICSEA 1210

All Hallows' School

Catholic · Yrs 5-12

ICSEA 1183

St Joseph's College

Catholic · Yrs 5-12

ICSEA 1182

St James College

Catholic · Yrs 5-12

ICSEA 978

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
60/ 100

12.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1133ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
100/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 23 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

41

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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