Best Suburbs to Invest in Brisbane 2025

Brisbane’s real estate market continued to show promise in 2024, but the question at the forefront of buyers’ minds is which suburbs are ripe for property investment in 2025?

Data from CoreLogic puts the median house value in Brisbane at $977,575​​​.

While growth slowed in late 2024, interstate migration, housing supply, interest rates and infrastructure are likely to drive continued price growth across Queensland. While Brisbane is expected to see property prices grow by up to 10% over 2025, it is outside the capital that big gains are expected, according to CoreLogic.

The upcoming 2032 Olympics in Brisbane is expected to further boost the city’s global appeal, coupled with its unique lifestyle and economic benefits. With Queensland’s population projected to grow by over 16% by the Olympics, the long-term outlook for Brisbane’s property market remains positive.

So, here are six Brisbane suburbs to watch if you’re pondering the possibility of making an investment this year.

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NARANGBA

Located 34km north of the Brisbane CBD in the Moreton Bay region, Narangba has become a haven for families with a residential renaissance from its rural roots.

Satterley’s Ridgeview community is a favourite amongst families, with a 5000sqm central park, playgrounds and outdoor gym equipment; and close proximity to Narangba train station.

As one of the fastest-growing suburbs, Naranga has also been earmarked as part of a local development urban growth corridor under the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031, which will see greater local infrastructure.

Data from realestate.com.au indicates that median property prices over the last year range from $560,000 for units (up 33.33% YoY) to $815,000 for houses (up 12% YoY).

On the investment front, rental returns have gathered momentum in recent years. Houses are generally tenanted for $600 per week with an annual rent yield of 4.4%.

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Ridgeview, Narangba

RIPLEY

Ripley, 43km south-west of Brisbane and just 6km from Ipswich, is part of the city’s western growth expansion and is set to become one of Australia’s biggest urban growth areas.

The Queensland Government expects Ripley’s population to see a boost of more than 120,000 with plans for an additional 50,000 residential dwellings to the town.

This includes Satterley’s Ripley Valley masterplanned community, which has its first stage of the $1.5 billion development open just two minutes’ drive from the Ripley Town Centre.

In addition, the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area is offering opportunities for residential growth and is largely favoured by first homeowners and young families.

Data from realestate.com.au shows house prices have been tracking upwards in the past year with a median price of $721,450 (up 16.36% YoY). Median weekly rents are sitting at $580 per week for an annual rental yield of 4.5%.

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Ripley Valley, Ripley walkway in local park.

SMITHFIELD

Further afield, the suburb of Smithfield near Cairns is drawing attention for its affordable housing, with more and more people realising its allure.

The suburb is home to Satterley’s Smithfield Village, just 15km from the centre of Cairns and short drives to idyllic Palm Cove and Trinity Beach. It has established public transport, a campus of James Cook University, retail and major infrastructure projects, including the mid-2024 opening of the $164 million Smithfield Bypass-Captain Cook Highway.

According to realestate.com.au, median property prices in the past year ranged from $372,500 for units (up 16.6% YoY) to $690,000 for houses (up 8.6% YoY).

For investors, Smithfield houses rent for $800 a week with an annual rental yield of 5.1%.

Based on five years of sales, Smithfield has seen a compound growth rate of 7.4% for houses , data from realesate.com.au shows.

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Street in Smithfield Village

CABOOLTURE

Just under one hour from Brisbane, Caboolture in the Moreton Bay Area is the gateway to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Residents are drawn to the beautiful mountain scenery and country village charm. 

Data from realestate.com.au shows median property prices have ranged from $376,075 for units to $710,000 for houses. 

Investors looking to rent their property could find a profitable investment, with units renting for $420 per week with a rental yield of 5.3%, while houses rent for $575 per week with a 5.3% yield.

FERNY HILLS

30 minutes north-west of Brisbane is Ferny Hills, a Moreton Bay region community with all of the everyday conveniences surrounded by the stunning Samford Conservation Park.

Realestate.com.au has the January – December 2024 median sale price at $952,500 for houses, with very little units or apartments in the area. For investors, houses rent out for $650 per week, with an annual rental yield of 3.7%. Ferny Hills has seen an annual compound growth rate of 10.8%.

ROBINA

15 minutes drive from Surfers Paradise on Queensland’s Gold Coast is Robina, known for its world-class shopping, sporting facilities, and relaxing green spaces.

It’s the Olympic Games – Gold Coast Athlete Village earmarked for construction in Robina that continues to generate buzz as well as continued growth and investment in the community. 

According to realestate.com.au, median property prices ranged from $782,000 for units to $1,282,500 for houses. Investors can expect to rent out their houses for $895 per week with an annual rental yield of 4.3%,  and units for  $750 per week with a rental yield of 5.3%

Robina has seen an annual compound growth rate of 16.6% for houses and 9.8% for units.

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