Posted: 30 Jan 2026
Australia’s housing market closed 2025 with strong momentum, and Queensland remains firmly at the forefront of this national upswing. According to Domain’s December 2025 House Price Report, prices continued to rise across most capital cities during the final quarter, with combined capital house prices recording their fastest growth in four years. This performance highlights a market that remains resilient and well supported by underlying economic fundamentals (Domain).
Brisbane continues to sit among Australia’s leading growth markets, alongside Adelaide, Perth and Darwin. These cities are driving the next phase of price growth, underpinned by tight housing supply, lifestyle-driven demand and resilient local economies. Improved borrowing capacity, a strong labour market and steady wage growth are all contributing to sustained buyer confidence, even as affordability pressures persist nationally.
This strength at the capital-city level is flowing through to regional Queensland, where housing markets are benefiting from ongoing demand for space, lifestyle and relative value. Unlike inner-city markets, regional and hinterland areas are predominantly house-focused, with buyers prioritising land, privacy and liveability. Limited new housing supply in these regions continues to place upward pressure on prices, particularly for well-located family homes and lifestyle properties.
The Domain report also highlights that Australia’s housing upswing is no longer uniform. Growth remains widespread, but increasingly uneven, shaped by local affordability constraints, supply shortages and buyer behaviour. In Queensland’s regional markets, this has translated into steady, sustainable price growth rather than short-term volatility.
Looking ahead to 2026, Domain expects prices to continue rising, albeit at a more measured pace as higher interest rates temper momentum. For Queensland homeowners, sellers and investors — particularly in regional and lifestyle-driven markets — current conditions remain supportive. Strong demand, limited stock and enduring lifestyle appeal suggest Queensland housing markets are well placed as the next phase of the property cycle unfolds.
Source: Domain House Price Report