But as Brissie house prices have soared in recent years, affordability pressures have driven demand for units.
This has pumped up apartment prices to record heights.
In fact more than three-quarters of Brisbane unit markets have out-performed housing markets in the year to May 2025, according to new analysis from Hotspotting and Nuestar.
Hotspotting’s Terry Ryder told realestate.com.au that houses no longer reigned supreme.
“The once-dominant paradigm is simply no longer the case,” Mr Ryder said.
“The demand for apartments is being driven by affordability, lifestyle preferences and higher rental yields. And that’s showing up in the numbers.”
Speaking of the numbers, here’s what they say happened in the 12 months to May 2025:
- 3 per cent of Brisbane unit markets out-performed houses
- 75 per cent of Perth unit markets out-performed houses
- 4 per cent of Sydney unit markets out-performed houses
- 9 per cent of capital city unit markets out-performed houses
If you’re in the market for a unit, the north side offers a broad mix of options. You can find older, more affordable units in smaller complexes in Stafford and even swanky Ascot or more modern units with all the bells and whistles in thriving hubs like Chermside and Hamilton – and just about everything in between.
Looking for a property that will out perform? View our current listings for sale.
Looking to cash in? Find out how much your property is worth or talk to us about selling.
