03.09.2025

Qld leads nation with next boom markets, according to realestate.com.au

Queensland hotspots dominate a new list revealing the next wave of high-growth property markets.

 

Hotspotting released its latest Top 10 National Best Buys Report which reveals the property markets across Australia best positioned for medium to long term capital growth.

The report highlights locations where infrastructure investment, economic momentum, and dwelling type align to create compelling opportunities for investors and homebuyers.

Inner Brisbane tops the list while the Sunshine Coast came in second place.

Hotspotting Director Terry Ryder said the list was about identifying markets before they peak.

“These are markets where affordability and infrastructure investment are laying the groundwork for sustained capital growth in the years ahead,” Mr Ryder said.

Mr Ryder said Inner Brisbane was undergoing a major transformation ahead of the 2032 Olympics, with infrastructure upgrades like the Cross River Rail and Brisbane Metro driving demand.

“With nearly 75 per cent of dwellings being apartments or townhouses, the precinct offers affordability and strong rental yields,” he said.

“This is one of Australia’s most dynamic urban markets. It’s where infrastructure meets inner-city lifestyle.

“We’re seeing a generational shift toward apartment living, and Brisbane is leading that trend with confidence.”

Hotspotting General Manager Tim Graham said the Sunshine Coast was evolving into a major economic corridor, supported by projects like the Maroochydore CBD and Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

“Detached homes and townhouses dominate the market, attracting both families and investors,” he said.

“This region is no longer just a holiday destination – it’s a growth engine.

“The scale of infrastructure here rivals some capital cities, and that’s translating into real estate momentum.”

Nationally, Greater Darwin (NT) came in third on the list, followed by City of Frankston (VIC), Launceston (TAS), Greater Geelong (VIC), and Wagga Wagga (NSW).

Greater Hobart (TAS), Badgerys Creek Precinct (NSW), and City of Yarra (VIC) rounded out the top 10.

Mr Graham said the research not only unveiled the regions undergoing transformation, from inner-city regeneration to regional revitalisation, but also the best dwelling types to purchase in each location.

“Markets such as Inner Brisbane, Greater Darwin, and the Sunshine Coast lead the list, with others like Launceston, Wagga Wagga, and the Badgerys Creek Precinct offering compelling value plays,” Mr Graham said.

“We’re not just identifying growth – we’re forecasting transformation.

“These markets are evolving in ways that will reward early movers.

“Some of the most overlooked locations are now outperforming because they’ve quietly built the fundamentals such transport links, job hubs, and planning frameworks that support sustainable property markets.”

Hotspotting’s methodology was as much about what was not included in the top 10.

“Markets like Perth, Adelaide, and the Gold Coast have already delivered years of double-digit growth and no longer meet the criteria for future-focused investment,” Mr Ryder said.

“We don’t chase yesterday’s winners because we’re focused on identifying markets before they peak.

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