It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through October already, and the Brisbane property market October 2025 is showing no signs of slowing down.
I had a short break with the family over the recent school holidays, and we snuck away to Fiji for a week of sunshine, snorkelling and family time. The weather was perfect, the people were lovely, and it was a great reset before the busy run into Christmas.
Since getting back, I’ve been onboarding several new clients, all hoping to secure their next home or investment property before the year wraps up.
Here’s a quick snapshot of what I’m seeing:
How’s the Property Market in Brisbane – October 2025?
Overall, the Brisbane property market October 20205 continues to attract strong demand across most price brackets.
The revamped 5% deposit scheme kicked in on the 1st October and it’s had an immediate impact. The sub $1 million segment, which was already competitive, is now running hotter than ever. First home buyers are out in force, and almost all properties are attracting strong interest fast.
Mid-range and prestige homes are still seeing solid demand, but things feel more measured. Buyers are pickier, and homes that miss the mark on presentation or price are taking longer to sell. Supply is still tight though, down 30%, which is keeping things balanced across most price points.
A few of our recent purchases settled just before the school holidays, a mix of investors and owner-occupiers, all happy to have moved before this latest surge.
Entry Price Market ($850,000 – $1.5 million)
This is the most active part of Brisbane right now, and it’s just kicked up another notch.
With just a 5% deposit and no LMI under the Home Guarantee Scheme changes, first home buyers have flooded back in. Add in downsizers and investors competing for the same properties, and you’ve got a red hot market.
Case in point: a pretty vanilla 2 bed, 1 bath 1970’s unit in Ashgrove had a queue out the door for a midweek lunchtime inspection last week and it went under contract after two opens, 14 offers, final price $765,000.
Preparation is everything right now. Buyers who are pre-approved and ready to move are the ones getting results. With demand building and stock tight, this segment’s only going one way.
Mid-Range Market ($1.5 million – $2.5 million)
Things are stable here, but buyers are taking their time.
Well-renovated homes on good land are still drawing interest, but the urgency from earlier in the year has dropped off a wee bit I feel. Buyers in this range, usually upsizes or growing families, are happy to wait for the right place. They’re not stretching unless it ticks every box.
Presentation, floorplan and location still matter. Get those right and properties move. But homes needing work, odd layouts, or ambitious pricing are sitting longer.
Prestige Market ($2.5 million – $5 million+)
The top end’s still moving, just at a slower pace.
The urgency at entry level doesn’t exist up here, but well-located homes with quality finishes and lifestyle appeal are still getting attention.
We recently helped a family with a budget circa $2.7 million secure a two-level character home that’d flown under the radar. Renovated 15-20 years ago, well-maintained, but most buyers passed on it. With a modest refresh, it’ll sit comfortably with the $3 million+ homes nearby. Good reminder that value’s still there if you know where to look.
Looking Ahead
I reckon the sub $1 million market’s only going to get busier.
Between the deposit scheme, easing rates and stronger confidence, there’s real momentum in the lower and middle brackets, especially with people trying to buy before Christmas.
If rates drop again early next year, we might see that energy flow into the mid and upper end. But for now, the pressure’s all down the bottom.
You can read my September 2025 Brisbane Market Update for comparison.
Until Next Time
With buyer activity building and stock still tight across Brisbane, we’re in for a competitive finish to the year.
If you’re thinking about a move or just want to talk about what I’m seeing, I’m always happy to chat.
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Sam Price, Buyer’s Agent and Director
