Greater Brisbane’s housing availability is falling across new builds, established homes, and rentals while the population continues to grow.

The rental market remains tight, with vacancies at 0.9%, well below the 3% level considered healthy. Supply pressures are intensifying as new dwelling registrations fell 16% and established house listings dropped 8% over FY25.

Strong overseas and interstate migration is driving demand higher, putting further strain on the limited housing stock. Vacancy rates are unlikely to ease unless housing supply grows faster than population.

This article references findings from our December 2025 SEQ Greenfield Market Report. Read the full report here.