
Brisbane & Gold Coast Apartment Market Outlook for 2025
28th January, 2025
The Brisbane and Gold Coast property markets can look forward to overall growth this year according to forecasts, with the Propertyology outlook predicting median prices will increase by 7-10% in Brisbane and 10-13% on the Gold Coast.
And if there is a reduction in interest rates (many Australians have their fingers crossed), these rates could be even higher. It’s worth noting the first half of the year could see slower growth, however, due to the impending federal election.
Let’s take a closer look at each city.
Brisbane
The Brisbane property market had a strong 2024, with its median unit value now sitting higher than Melbourne’s ($615,429 vs $614,299, according to Core Logic data).
The city is in the middle of a renaissance of sorts, with the approaching 2032 Olympic Games and other large-scale projects resulting in increased infrastructure investment and rising property values.
Projects like the Brisbane Metro, Cross River Rail and airport expansion will improve connectivity, while developments such as the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf and the $2.1bn Waterfront Brisbane project will significantly boost amenity and the overall appeal of the city.

Artist impression – Queen’s Wharf Brisbane
With the population of Greater Brisbane forecast to grow to 3.8 million by 2046, housing demand is set to continue for the next decade and beyond. This opens a variety of opportunities for investors to benefit from the city’s resurgence, particularly in the off-the-plan development space.
We’ve seen strong interest in premium off-the-plan apartment campaigns in Brisbane, such as the recent launch of Teneriffe Banks by Kokoda Property Group – a flagship development of over 200 residences, ranging from luxury apartments to modern penthouses and grand, woolstore-inspired lofts. In the expression of interest phase, 5,000 leads were secured and appointments were booked out within hours after going on market.
Gold Coast
The Gold Coast property market produced 90% capital growth over the 5 years up to the end of 2024, and it appears set to continue in 2025.
Apartments are in a position for strong growth. The Gold Coast is one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas in the region, and its population is forecast to reach 1 million by 2046. Apartments are expected to contribute 62% of the extra 161,700 dwellings needed for the Gold Coast over the next two decades.

Both owner occupiers and investors will make up this demand. Local downsizers and younger migrants are looking for a cosmopolitan coastal lifestyle, while investors are keen to take advantage of the Gold Coast’s status as a holiday destination, accessing strong rental yields, especially through short-term letting.
The luxury end of the market, in particular, looks poised for more growth, with REA December data showing active listings of $4 million+ apartments had increased, with 185 listed – an all-time high.
Supply will struggle to meet demand, however, as construction costs remain high. Off-the-plan developments that are already under construction have an advantage, as buyers are more confident the development will be completed.
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