Brisbane CBD tops Queensland unit sales as regional areas dominate national property market
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Brisbane CBD has emerged as Queensland’s top-selling location for units and townhouses, overtaking Gold Coast suburbs in the first quarter of 2025, according to new data.
Property tech firm InfoTrack’s latest Property Market Update reveals Brisbane City has surpassed traditional unit hotspots Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Southport.
The report analysed property sales across Australia from January to March 2025, identifying the most active suburbs for buyers and sellers nationwide.
InfoTrack’s Head of Property Australia, Lee Bailie, attributed Brisbane’s rise to increasing investor activity, urban migration and growing apartment stock.
“While we have seen the Gold Coast dominate the unit market for such a long time, Brisbane was always in close second place,” Mr Bailie said.
“In the past calendar year, Brisbane City came in second place in Q2 and Q3 of 2024, dropping to fourth position last quarter, but a surge in popularity has seen it take the crown for the start of 2025,” he said.
Meanwhile, Caboolture retained its position as Queensland’s top house sales location for the second consecutive quarter.
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Several new suburbs have entered Queensland’s top house sales list, including Springfield Lakes, Burpengary, Ormeau and Kallangur, indicating buyers are looking further afield for value.
“Moreton Bay offers an easy commute to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast and Springfield Lakes and Redbank Plains are conveniently located close to central Ipswich and Brisbane,” Mr Bailie said.
In New South Wales, regional areas dominated the property market with Coffs Harbour recording the highest number of house sales for the quarter.
Other regional centres including Orange, Dubbo and Tamworth outperformed many Sydney suburbs traditionally considered property strongholds.
The 2650 postcode area, encompassing Wagga Wagga and surrounds, made its first appearance in both the state’s overall sales figures and first homebuyer category.
Metropolitan areas still featured prominently, with the 2765 postcode (Marsden Park and surrounds) holding the top spot for the second consecutive quarter, while 2155 (Kellyville) moved into second place ahead of 2170 (Liverpool).
“With ongoing land releases, new housing estates and strong transport links, Marsden Park remains a go-to for buyers seeking growth potential and modern infrastructure,” Mr Bailie said.
In Victoria, Melbourne’s central business district maintained its position as the state’s top-selling postcode, reinforcing continued demand for urban living.
The Melbourne 3000 postcode area continued its reign as Victoria’s top-selling location for combined house and unit sales.
Inner-city suburbs including Fitzroy and Carlton showed increased activity, driven by buyers seeking proximity to the city centre and vibrant lifestyle amenities.
The report identified Brisbane CBD, Coffs Harbour and Melbourne City as the most active property markets nationally based on total sales volume.
Other high-performing areas included Tarneit and Reservoir in Victoria, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach in Queensland, and Dubbo and Marsden Park in New South Wales.