Brisbane’s commuter corridors are fuelling house sales, with new data revealing where buyers are parking their money.
The latest Property Market Update from Proptech firm InfoTrack analysed house sales in the first quarter of 2026, with outer suburbs dominating the top performers.
“Buyers are looking for larger blocks and better value within commuting distance of Brisbane,” InfoTrack chief operating officer Lee Bailie said.
“Emerging outer suburbs like Caboolture, Morayfield, Burpengary, Springfield Lakes, and Redbank Plains are seeing significant demand.
“These corridors are becoming key growth areas in early 2026.”
Brisbane’s commuter suburbs are going gangbusters
Caboolture reclaimed the number one position, while Moreton Bay neighbours Morayfield and Burpengary also featured in the top 10.
The median house price in Caboolture is now $850,000 – $220,000 that Brisbane’s combined median home (houses and units combined) price.
The median house price in Morayfield is $867,600, while in Burpengary it is $925,000.
Meanwhile, Ipswich’s Springfield Lakes ($895,000) climbed to second place, with Redbank Plains ($799,500) continuing to attract strong buyer interest.
Buyers are snapping up home sin commuter suburbs in search for bigger blocks- Picture: Richard Walker
The report also showed buyers spreading their reach further afield.
The Fraser Coast town of Maryborough continues to draw interest, and Russell Island, Brisbane’s second cheapest house suburb after Lamb Island, entered the rankings for the first time.
The median house price on Russell Island is $485,000 – $585,000 less the Brisbane’s median home price.
“Buyers are increasingly open to regional locations as they seek space, lifestyle, and long-term value,” Mr Bailie said.
“This widening footprint is an important trend shaping the Queensland property market in early 2026.”
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Coastal suburbs also featured in the top 10, including Buderim on the Sunshine Coast climbing from fifth to third, and the Gold Coast suburbs of Pimpama and Robina.
“Coastal suburbs remain highly attractive to buyers seeking lifestyle and convenience,” Mr Bailie said.
“Even as outer suburbs grow in popularity, many buyers are drawn to the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast for their amenities, beaches, and long-term investment potential.”
Detached homes remained the dominant property choice for Queensland buyers, accounting for 60.23 per cent of all property sales.
Units held 24.83 per cent of the market share and vacant land at 14.94 per cent.
InfoTrack graphs show that Caboolture is back on top
“Queensland’s property market remains strong and adaptable,” Mr Bailie said.
“Buyers who are looking for houses are being strategic, choosing emerging outer suburbs, regional towns, or coastal locations where they can get more space and value without sacrificing connectivity or lifestyle.”
It comes as median house prices in Brisbane are tipped to climb by more than $50,000 by the end of the year, according to Canstar analysis of house prices and ANZ forecasts.
The research revealed that ANZ sees Brisbane property prices climbing by 9.7 per cent this year which could see the median house price rise by $54,919 to $1.26 million.
Brisbane’s median home price – houses and units combined – is now $1.071 million, up 0.7 per cent in a month and 17.7 per cent in a year, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index.
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