A list of the best investment suburbs in Brisbane is inherently subjective.
Best for those looking to occupy, best for those looking for short term growth, best for those chasing rental yield.
The truth is, when it comes to investing in property in Brisbane, "best" will look different depending on your investment strategy.
To cover all bases, we've put together our list of the best investment suburbs in Brisbane for 2026 under three distinct categories - affordable entry price, high rental yield, and long-term capital growth. Irrespective of your investment strategy and your objectives, this list has something for everyone looking to make a mark on Brisbane's property market in 2026.
Brisbane Investment Suburbs with Affordable Entry Points
1. Woodridge (QLD, 4114)
As far as real estate investments go, Woodbridge has gone from strength to strength over the last five years. Both houses and apartments continue to deliver strong rental returns (3.8% & 4.3% respectively) off the back of considerable capital growth between 2021-2026. During that time, the median house and apartment price in Woodbridge have soared by 164% and 223% respectively. Woodbridge offers a strong balance between long-term rental growth, affordability, and rental yield and has a lot to offer all types of property investors.
Woodridge Suburb Details
- Population: 12,982
- Private Dwellings: 5,076
- Median Weekly Income: $1,043
Taken from the latest ABS Census data
Woodridge Property Market Overview
Houses
- Median house price: $820,000
- 12 Month Growth: 21.4%
- 5 Year Growth: 164% (from $311,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 3.8%
- Average Days on Market: 22 days
Apartments
- Median apartment price: $565,000
- 12 Month Growth: 36.3%
- 5 Year Growth: 232% (from $170,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 4.3%
- Average Days on Market: 25 days
Numbers taken from the latest REA group data as of Q2 2026
2. Springwood (QLD, 4127)
The Springwood property market has matured considerably over the last five years. Both houses and apartments offer solid rental returns (3.3% and 3.8% respectively), as well as strong capital growth. Over the last five years, house and apartment prices have climbed by 104% and 146% respectively. Springwood is an appealing proposition for those looking to enter the market at a competitive price point without compromising long-term capital growth potential.
Springwood Suburb Details
- Population: 9,710
- Private Dwellings: 3,849
- Median Weekly Income: $1,736
Taken from the latest ABS Census data
Springwood Property Market Overview
Houses
- Median house price: $1,160,000
- 12 Month Growth: 21.0%
- 5 Year Growth: 104% (from $570,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 3.3%
- Average Days on Market: 24 days
Apartments
- Median apartment price: $653,000
- 12 Month Growth: 13.5%
- 5 Year Growth: 146% (from $265,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 3.8%
- Average Days on Market: 26 days
Numbers taken from the latest REA group data as of Q2 2026
3. Oxley (QLD, 4075)
Oxley has just crossed the $1 million mark, with average house prices now at $1.1M - a 75% increase over the last five years. Both houses and apartments continue to deliver strong rental returns (3.3% and 4.0% respectively) off the back of steady growth between 2021-2026. The Oxley market is tightly held and has one of the lowest days on market of all suburbs on the list offering a really solid blend of affordability, yield, and growth potential.
Oxley Suburb Details
- Population: 8,578
- Private Dwellings: 3,267
- Median Weekly Income: $2,173
Taken from the latest ABS Census data
Oxley Property Market Overview
Houses
- Median house price: $1,100,000
- 12 Month Growth: 14.3%
- 5 Year Growth: 75% (from $630,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 3.3%
- Average Days on Market: 25 days
Apartments
- Median apartment price: $830,000
- 12 Month Growth: 22.4%
- 5 Year Growth: 97% (from $421,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 4.0%
- Average Days on Market: 22 days
Numbers taken from the latest REA group data as of Q2 2026
4. Bray Park (QLD, 4500)
Bray Park continues to offer a strong mix of affordability and dependable rental returns. Houses in Bray Park deliver a dependable rental return of 3.5% coupled with considerable capital growth of 98% over the last five years. Apartments in Bray Park have grown by 117% during the same time offering an equally strong rental return of 3.6%.
Bray Park Suburb Details
- Population: 10,271
- Private Dwellings: 3,736
- Median Weekly Income: $1,736
Taken from the latest ABS Census data
Bray Park Property Market Overview
Houses
- Median house price: $950,000
- 12 Month Growth: 15.9%
- 5 Year Growth: 98% (from $480,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 3.5%
- Average Days on Market: 23 days
Apartments
- Median apartment price: $715,000
- 12 Month Growth: 0.7%
- 5 Year Growth: 117% (from $330,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 3.6%
- Average Days on Market: 23 days
Numbers taken from the latest REA group data as of Q2 2026
High Rental Yield Brisbane Investment Suburbs
5. Brisbane City (QLD, 4000)
If rental yield is your goal, then it is hard to go past apartments in Brisbane City. Apartments in Brisbane City offer one of the highest rental yields in Queensland at 5.1% and have continued to show solid growth of 43% between 2021-2026. While days on market are a little higher when it comes time to sell, the strong tenant demand makes it a natural fit for investors prioritising cash flow.
Brisbane City Suburb Details
- Population: 12,587
- Private Dwellings: 8,120
- Median Weekly Income: $1,802
Taken from the latest ABS Census data
Brisbane City Property Market Overview
Apartments
- Median apartment price: $760,000
- 12 Month Growth: 13.1%
- 5 Year Growth: 43% (from $530,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 5.1%
- Average Days on Market: 35 days
Numbers taken from the latest REA group data as of Q2 2026
6. Fortitude Valley (QLD, 4006)
Just like Brisbane City, Fortitude Valley offers exceptionally strong rental returns for apartments at 4.9%. Median apartment growth over the last five years has been solid at 48% with a relatively low number of days on market demonstrating liquidity potential and proving Fortitude Valley isn't just for those looking for high rental returns.
Fortitude Valley Suburb Details
- Population: 9,512
- Private Dwellings: 6,625
- Median Weekly Income: $1,670
Taken from the latest ABS Census data
Fortitude Valley Property Market Overview
Apartments
- Median apartment price: $680,000
- 12 Month Growth: 19.4%
- 5 Year Growth: 48% (from $461,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 4.9%
- Average Days on Market: 22 days
Numbers taken from the latest REA group data as of Q2 2026
Brisbane Investment Suburbs for Long-Term Growth
7. Beenleigh (QLD, 4207)
Beenleigh has been a familiar presence on almost every investment suburb write up in Brisbane over the last few years - and for good reason too. Beenleigh offers strong rental returns on both houses and apartments (3.8% and 4.0% respectively) off the back of exceptionally strong growth between 2021 and 2026. Over the last five years the average house and apartment price in Beenleigh have soared by 131% and 175% respectively.
Beenleigh Suburb Details
- Population: 8,425
- Private Dwellings: 3,932
- Median Weekly Income: $1,155
Taken from the latest ABS Census data
Beenleigh Property Market Overview
Houses
- Median house price: $855,000
- 12 Month Growth: 21.3%
- 5 Year Growth: 131% (from $370,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 3.8%
- Average Days on Market: 31 days
Apartments
- Median apartment price: $590,595
- 12 Month Growth: 23.0%
- 5 Year Growth: 175% (from $215,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 4.0%
- Average Days on Market: 29 days
Numbers taken from the latest REA group data as of Q2 2026
8. Scarborough (QLD, 4020)
Scarborough has been a safe, long-term growth performer for the last five years. Between 2021 and 2026, the average price of houses and apartments have grown by 80% and 98% respectively whilst also delivering solid rental returns of 3.3% and 3.6% respectively. Time on market is a little longer than some other suburbs on this list, but it's hard to ignore the long-term growth that Scarborough enjoys - particularly for those focussed on long-term potential.
Scarborough Suburb Details
- Population: 9,178
- Private Dwellings: 4,644
- Median Weekly Income: $1,336
Taken from the latest ABS Census data
Scarborough Property Market Overview
Houses
- Median house price: $1,222,500
- 12 Month Growth: 6.3%
- 5 Year Growth: 80% (from $680,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 3.3%
- Average Days on Market: 42 days
Apartments
- Median apartment price: $1,100,000
- 12 Month Growth: 19.6%
- 5 Year Growth: 98% (from $555,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 3.6%
- Average Days on Market: 49 days
Numbers taken from the latest REA group data as of Q2 2026
9. Moorooka (QLD, 4105)
Moorooka has matured as an investment market over the last few years with the suburb delivering a strong median house price increase of 81% and 117% for houses and apartments respectively over the last five years. For those looking to invest in a city-fringe suburb that offers relatively strong rental returns (3.0% and 3.8%), Moorooka is certainly worth considering.
Moorooka Suburb Details
- Population: 10,825
- Private Dwellings: 4,937
- Median Weekly Income: $1,866
Taken from the latest ABS Census data
Moorooka Property Market Overview
Houses
- Median house price: $1,385,000
- 12 Month Growth: 14.5%
- 5 Year Growth: 81% (from $765,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 3.0%
- Average Days on Market: 23 days
Apartments
- Median apartment price: $790,500
- 12 Month Growth: 20.7%
- 5 Year Growth: 117% (from $365,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 3.8%
- Average Days on Market: 17 days
Numbers taken from the latest REA group data as of Q2 2026
10. Logan Central (QLD, 4114)
It wouldn't be a list of the best investment suburbs in Brisbane for 2026 without Logan Central. House prices and apartment prices in Logan Central have increased by an incredible 158% and 184% respectively over the last five years whilst offering exceptionally consistent rental returns (4.1% and 4.2%) during the same time. Logan Central offers an almost mythic combination of affordability, strong rental yield, and long-term capital growth.
Logan Central Suburb Details
- Population: 6,356
- Private Dwellings: 2,401
- Median Weekly Income: $1,017
Taken from the latest ABS Census data
Logan Central Property Market Overview
Houses
- Median house price: $805,000
- 12 Month Growth: 19.3%
- 5 Year Growth: 158% (from $312,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 4.1%
- Average Days on Market: 25 days
Apartments
- Median apartment price: $480,000
- 12 Month Growth: 23.4%
- 5 Year Growth: 184% (from $169,000 in 2020-21)
- Rental Yield: 4.2%
- Average Days on Market: 26 days
Numbers taken from the latest REA group data as of Q2 2026