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Why Invest in Brisbane

Why Invest in Brisbane

As one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions, Brisbane is experiencing significant population and economic expansion, driving demand for housing, commercial properties, and infrastructure.

Major projects, including transportation upgrades and new commercial developments, are set to transform the city further, enhancing property values and attracting more businesses and residents.

Relative affordability, compared to Sydney and Melbourne, coupled with a high-quality lifestyle featuring a desirable climate, outdoor recreational opportunities, and cultural attractions, makes it an attractive destination for residents and investors alike.

Strong rental yields, driven by demand from the growing population, further enhance its appeal.

Investment Highlights

Forecast to increase by more than half a million, to well in excess of three million residents within the next 10 years, equating to 21% growth. Comparatively, Sydney’s population is anticipated to grow by a notably smaller 18% during the same period. (Source: ABS)

Population Growth

Forecast to increase by more than half a million, to well in excess of three million residents within the next 10 years, equating to 21% growth. Comparatively, Sydney’s population is anticipated to grow by a notably smaller 18% during the same period. (Source: ABS)

Brisbane boasts an economy that has grown by more than 20% in the previous decade, now worth an estimated $143 billion. (Source: ID Community)

Strong Economy

Brisbane boasts an economy that has grown by more than 20% in the previous decade, now worth an estimated $143 billion. (Source: ID Community)

Brisbane's infrastructure pipeline is in excess of $30 billion, including major transport and entertainment hubs.

Infrastructure

Brisbane's infrastructure pipeline is in excess of $30 billion, including major transport and entertainment hubs.

The growth recorded in the previous year equates to 60% of the total growth recorded in the previous five years. (Source: National Skills Commission)

Employment Growth

The growth recorded in the previous year equates to 60% of the total growth recorded in the previous five years. (Source: National Skills Commission)

According to CoreLogic’s most recent housing affordability report, it would take around 6.8 times the typical salary to purchase a dwelling in Brisbane. Comparatively in Sydney and Melbourne it would take 7.1 and 8.8 times the standard local salary respectively to pay off a dwelling.

Housing Affordability

According to CoreLogic’s most recent housing affordability report, it would take around 6.8 times the typical salary to purchase a dwelling in Brisbane. Comparatively in Sydney and Melbourne it would take 7.1 and 8.8 times the standard local salary respectively to pay off a dwelling.

Brisbane vacancy rates have been falling since November 2016 and have remained consistently below those in those in Melbourne and Sydney. Averaging 1% over the previous three years, Brisbane vacancy rates have been indicative of tight and undersupplied market for an extended period of time. (Source: SQM Research)

Low Vacancy Rates

Brisbane vacancy rates have been falling since November 2016 and have remained consistently below those in those in Melbourne and Sydney. Averaging 1% over the previous three years, Brisbane vacancy rates have been indicative of tight and undersupplied market for an extended period of time. (Source: SQM Research)

Due to persistently low levels of residential rental vacancy, Brisbane apartment rental growth has averaged nearly 12% over the previous three years. (Source: Pricefinder)

Rental Growth

Due to persistently low levels of residential rental vacancy, Brisbane apartment rental growth has averaged nearly 12% over the previous three years. (Source: Pricefinder)

Brisbane’s apartment rental yields have averaged 5.1% during the previous three year, significantly higher than those achieved in Sydney and Melbourne, which both averaged 3.7% over the same period. (Source: SQM Research)

High Yields

Brisbane’s apartment rental yields have averaged 5.1% during the previous three year, significantly higher than those achieved in Sydney and Melbourne, which both averaged 3.7% over the same period. (Source: SQM Research)

Based on historical demand and likely anticipated supply, Inner Brisbane will experience a shortfall of 14,350 new apartments over the next four years. (Source: JLL, Pricefinder)

Undersupply

Based on historical demand and likely anticipated supply, Inner Brisbane will experience a shortfall of 14,350 new apartments over the next four years. (Source: JLL, Pricefinder)

Lifestyle Highlights

A capital city with a lifestyle that is the envy of most world cities, Brisbane boasts a sub-tropical climate and an average of 283 days of sunshine every year.

Amazing Climate

A capital city with a lifestyle that is the envy of most world cities, Brisbane boasts a sub-tropical climate and an average of 283 days of sunshine every year.

Located halfway between two of the most iconic coastal regions in the world, the Gold and Sunshine Coasts are only an hour away on the Pacific or Bruce Highways.

Access to Beaches

Located halfway between two of the most iconic coastal regions in the world, the Gold and Sunshine Coasts are only an hour away on the Pacific or Bruce Highways.

South Bank is Brisbane’s premier lifestyle and cultural destination. Located on the Brisbane River, it is open 365 days a year and attracts an estimated 11 million visitors annually.

Cultural Centre

South Bank is Brisbane’s premier lifestyle and cultural destination. Located on the Brisbane River, it is open 365 days a year and attracts an estimated 11 million visitors annually.

With award-winning food and wine, adventurous activities, scenic weekend getaways and plenty to explore, there's always something to do.

Lifestyle Capital

With award-winning food and wine, adventurous activities, scenic weekend getaways and plenty to explore, there's always something to do.

Brisbane is home to three world-class universities, each recognised for the quality of its graduates and research and development initiatives.

Education Mecca

Brisbane is home to three world-class universities, each recognised for the quality of its graduates and research and development initiatives.

Brisbane is Australia’s fastest-growing capital city for employment, and the job market is growing at more than twice the rate of population growth.

Employment Abounds

Brisbane is Australia’s fastest-growing capital city for employment, and the job market is growing at more than twice the rate of population growth.

Brisbane Opportunities

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