Brisbane’s property market has continued to perform since the onset of the global pandemic — property prices have risen by over 65% in the past five years (2020-2025). As of Q4 2024, Brisbane has overtaken Melbourne as having Australia’s second-highest median property price ($843,231).
With a strong local economy and a rapid annual population growth rate of 3.1%, Brisbane’s property market is expected to perform well in 2025. Investors looking to capitalise on potential value appreciation and consistent rental returns will find opportunities in Brisbane. This list of the best investment suburbs in Brisbane contains the latest data on prospective locations for 2025.
Brisbane’s Best Suburbs for Investment in 2025
| Suburb | Median house price | Median unit price | Average house rental yield | Average unit rental yield | Vacancy rate |
| Chermside West | $1,100,000 | – | 3.4% | – | 0.69% |
| Cannon Hill | $1,465,000 | $675,000 | 2.8% | 4.7% | 0.88% |
| Nundah | $1,191,500 | $600,500 | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.01% |
| Wynnum | $1,320,000 | $730,000 | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.9% |
| Mansfield | $1,320,000 | $481,000 | 3.2% | 4.6% | 0.82% |
| Yeronga | $1,375,000 | $713,500 | 2.9% | 4.4% | 0.97% |
| Chapel Hill | $1,515,000 | – | 3.2% | – | 0.69% |
| Heathwood | $962,500 | – | 4.0% | – | 0.76% |
Chermside West, 4032
Chermside West is located just outside the ring of Brisbane’s inner suburbs, 11.7km from the CBD. A fairly quiet suburb, Chermside West trades the congestion in the inner city for lush, leafy streets that connect to green spaces like the Raven Street Reserve. Housing options in Chermside West are dominated by detached houses with a median price of just over $1 million.
Median house price: $1,100,000 (+ 24% from Feb 2024 – Jan 2025)
Median house rental price: $650 per week
Average house rental yield: 3.4%
Vacancy rate: 0.69%
Cannon Hill, 4170
Cannon Hill’s proximity to the Brisbane CBD is its most outstanding feature. Cannon Hill’s accessibility is supported by a range of amenities, including main roads, a train station, and a local shopping hub along Wynnum Road. For families, Cannon Hill State School and Cannon Hill Anglican College offer quality education in the suburb. Property prices in Cannon Hill have consistently grown over 20% in the past 12 months.
Median house price: $1,465,000 (+20.6% from Feb 2024 – Jan 2025)
Median house rental price: $700 per week
Average house rental yield: 2.8%
Median unit price: $675,000 (+ 20.5% from Feb 2024 – Jan 2025)
Median unit rental price: $620 per week
Average unit rental yield: 4.7%
Vacancy rate: 0.88%
Nundah, 4012
Nundah is located in the inner city, bordering the Brisbane Airport. In recent years, Nundah has undergone gentrification, transforming from a sleepy village into a lively residential area with high-density apartment blocks. Two train stations, Nundah and Toombul, offer easy commuting to the city. Units in Nundah offer favourable rental yields of 4.9%.
Median house price: $1,191,500 (+4.1% from Feb 2024 – Jan 2025)
Median house rental price: $700 per week
Average house rental yield: 3.3%
Median unit price: $600,500 (+22.6% from Feb 2024 – Jan 2025)
Median unit rental price: $550 per week
Average unit rental yield: 4.9%
Vacancy rate: 1.01%
Wynnum, 4178
Wynnum, a coastal suburb located 19.6km east of the Brisbane CBD, draws visitors from across Brisbane to its local foreshore and wading pool. The suburb is served by three train stations, providing locals easy access to the central shopping district and surrounding suburbs. With its communal village atmosphere, Wynnum is particularly appealing to young families and retirees. The demand for housing in Wynnum has led to a huge 31.3% surge in house prices over the past 12 months.
Median house price: $1,320,000 (+31.3% from Feb 2024 – Jan 2025)
Median house rental price: $690 per week
Average house rental yield: 3.3%
Median unit price: $730,000 (+12.8% from Feb 2024 – Jan 2025)
Median unit rental price: $550 per week
Average unit rental yield: 4.1%
Vacancy rate: 0.90%
Mansfield, 4122
Located 13.5 km southeast of Brisbane’s city centre, Mansfield is a quiet suburb with lush green spaces. Bulimba Creek flows along the eastern border of Mansfield, offering a variety of parks and natural recreational areas. Mansfield is highly favoured by young families, in part due to the Mansfield State School, which provides preschool to college education for students. Unit prices in Mansfield are under $500,000, creating valuable opportunities for investors with a limited budget.
Median house price: $1,320,000 (+20% from Feb 2024 – Jan 2025)
Median house rental price: $700 per week
Average house rental yield: 3.2%
Median unit price: $481,000 (down 20% from Feb 2024 – Jan 2025)
Median unit rental price: $550 per week
Average unit rental yield: 4.6%
Vacancy rate: 0.82%
Yeronga, 4104
Yeronga is a suburb situated along the Brisbane River, 8.3 km from the CBD. Yeronga is favoured for its safe, family-friendly atmosphere and easy access to the University of Queensland across the riverbank. Demand for student accommodation and housing for young professionals has driven up unit property and rental prices to $713,500 and $560 per week.
Median house price: $1,375,000 (+7.4% from Feb 2024 – Jan 2025)
Median house rental price: $700 per week
Average house rental yield: 2.9%
Median unit price: $713,500 (+ 19.9% from Feb 2024 – Jan 2025)
Median unit rental price: $560 per week
Average unit rental yield: 4.4%
Vacancy rate: 0.97%
Chapel Hill
Located at the base of the iconic Mount Cootha, Chapel Hill offers all the city’s conveniences: big shopping centres, highly ranked public and private schools, and a 15-minute drive to the city via the Centenary Highway. Homes in Chapel Hill are priced relatively lower compared to more prominent neighbouring suburbs like Indooroopilly, offering great value for investment.
Median house price: $1,515,000 (+ 16.5% from Feb 2024 – Jan 2025)
Median house rental price: $800 per week
Average house rental yield: 3.2%
Vacancy rate: 0.69%
Heathwood
Heathwood is an outer-city suburb 29 km from Brisbane’s centre. As a developing area, Heathwood offers new home investment opportunities, particularly alongside ongoing infrastructure projects, such as upgrades to the Ipswich Motorway. Median property prices in Heathwood have yet to exceed the $1 million threshold.
Median house price: $962,500 (+ 8.1% from Feb 2024 – Jan 2025)
Median house rental price: $680 per week
Average house rental yield: 4.0%
Vacancy rate: 0.76%
