Brett Warren , National Director – Metropole Group
Southeast Queensland’s property market is heating up – and land is partly leading the charge. According to Oliver Hume’s latest data, the median price for a block of land in the region hit $483,600 in September 2025, up $102,900 in just 12 months. That’s a 27% jump, with nearly half of that growth occurring in the last quarter alone.
For homebuyers and investors, this signals more than just rising costs because it points to strong demand, tight supply, and long-term growth potential.
When land values rise this sharply, it’s a clear sign that buyers are confident, infrastructure is expanding, and the region is attracting serious attention.
The Gold Coast leads the pack with a median land price of $609,000, up 31.2% year-on-year. Ipswich and Logan remain more affordable, yet both recorded double-digit growth – making them attractive entry points for first-home buyers and investors alike.
Southeast Queensland’s land supply is at a decade low, with fewer than 8,000 lots registered in the year to March 2025. Meanwhile, demand remains strong, pushing prices past $1,000 per square metre for the first time.
Government incentives like the Boost to Buy scheme and the First Home Guarantee are helping more buyers enter the market, while interstate migration continues to fuel demand.
Southeast Queensland isn’t just growing – it’s evolving. And those who move strategically now will be best placed to benefit from the region’s next chapter.
