Brett Warren , National Director – Metropole Group
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As the Australian property market blooms ahead of the busy spring season, one city is clearly standing out from the rest: Brisbane. While national housing values saw a healthy 0.7% rise in August, Brisbane has surged ahead, topping the growth charts and solidifying its position as a market leader.
Based on the latest data from Cotality’s September 2025 Housing Market Update, Brisbane is not just performing well; it’s setting the pace for the nation’s major capitals. Let’s dive into the key statistics and uncover what’s driving this remarkable growth.
Brisbane’s Blistering Price Growth
Brisbane recorded the strongest monthly growth of any major capital city, demonstrating significant momentum heading into spring. The annual figures are just as impressive, highlighting a sustained period of strong performance.
Key Growth Statistics:
- Monthly Dwelling Value Growth: +1.2%
- Annual Dwelling Value Growth: +7.9% (Highest of all major capitals)
- Average Annual Growth (Past Decade): +6.9%
This performance significantly outpaces the national annual average of 4.1%, showing that Brisbane’s market is in a league of its own.
The Unit Sector: Brisbane’s Growth Engine
While the entire Brisbane market is on the rise, the unit sector has emerged as a key driver of this growth. For buyers and investors looking for strong performance, apartments and townhouses in Brisbane are delivering exceptional results.
The data reveals several factors behind this trend:
- Exceptional Quarterly Growth: Unit values jumped 3.0% on a rolling quarterly basis—the strongest result since July of last year.
- Outperforming Houses: The unit sector has consistently recorded stronger annual gains than the detached housing market since early 2024.
- Supply is Extremely Tight: Unit listings were tracking a staggering 44% below their 5-year average in late August. This scarcity is putting upward pressure on prices.
- Strong Investor Demand: Investors are clearly active in the market, drawn by strong rental yields and the potential for capital growth.
Brisbane Property Market: At a Glance
To put this growth into perspective, let’s look at the current median values across Brisbane as of August 2025.
Median Property Values:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Dwelling Value | $949,583 |
| Median House Value | $1,040,651 |
| Median Unit Value | $740,992 |
Source: Cotality Australia
The Rental Market: Yields and Rising Rents
The strength in the unit sector is also reflected in the rental market, where units are providing investors with a superior gross rental yield compared to houses. Rental growth for units over the past year has also been particularly robust.
| Rental Metric | Houses | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Median Weekly Rent | $650 | $630 |
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.4% | 4.4% |
| Annual Change in Rent | 5.0% | 6.2% |
Source: Cotality Australia
Sales Activity and What to Expect
Interestingly, while prices are climbing, the total number of sales over the past 12 months has seen a slight decline.
- Number of Sales (Past 12 Months): 56,106
- Annual Change in Sales: -3.2%
This suggests that despite strong buyer demand, the low level of available stock is constraining transaction volumes.
However, given the current positive sentiment, strong wages growth, and tight jobs market, it’s likely that demand will continue to outpace supply, keeping conditions favourable for sellers in Brisbane.
