Brisbane Market Update — October 2025
Summary: Brisbane continued to outperform other capitals in October 2025, recording another month of solid price growth as interstate migration and tight rental supply pushed demand higher.
- Location: Brisbane, QLD
- Period: October 2025
- Audience: Buyers & Investors
Key Stats (at a glance)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home values (m/m) | +0.6% | Oct 2025 | CoreLogic HVI |
| Median dwelling value | $770,000 | Oct 2025 | CoreLogic |
| Vacancy rate | 1.0% | Sep 2025 | SQM Research |
| Gross rental yield | 4.8% | Oct 2025 | CoreLogic |
Market overview
Strong population growth, major infrastructure spending, and relative affordability continue to drive Brisbane’s property strength. Outer northern suburbs such as North Lakes and Mango Hill remain popular with first-home buyers.
For buyers
- Rising competition for townhouses and entry-level homes; act quickly on quality listings.
- Average days on market shortened to 25, highlighting limited supply.
For investors
- Gross yields near 5% outpace southern capitals.
- Rental demand remains strongest in Logan, Ipswich, and inner-north corridors.
Sources
- CoreLogic Hedonic Home Value Index – October 2025
- SQM Research – Vacancy Rate September 2025
- Brisbane City Council Housing Trends Report – 2025