Best suburbs to live in Brisbane in 2026

Brisbane's suburb landscape has been reshaped by the pandemic migration surge and the Olympic infrastructure investment. The inner ring has become expensive by historical standards; the middle and outer suburbs now offer the value that attracts the family buyers who once would have settled inner-city.

West End

The riverside suburb south of the CBD that has maintained its multicultural character and creative edge while becoming one of Brisbane's most desirable residential precincts. The Saturday market, the boundary Street dining, and the ferry access to South Bank make it the first-choice inner suburb for Brisbane's creative professionals. Median house: $1.4 million.

New Farm

The heritage suburb on the river bend north of the CBD is Brisbane's most in-demand residential address — the park, the New Farm Park roses, and the Brunswick Street restaurant strip create a neighbourhood that generates intense loyalty among its residents. Median house: $2.1 million. Premium justified.

Chermside

The northern suburb centred on Westfield Chermside — Australia's busiest shopping centre — has excellent bus connections to the CBD and house prices that reflect the middle-ring value proposition that Brisbane still offers. Median house: $850,000. Outstanding for families.

Paddington

The inner-west Queenslander suburb on the ridge above the Roma Street parklands delivers the classic elevated Brisbane residential experience — the garden, the verandah, the breezes, the city view — at prices that reflect the character but remain below the premium suburbs. Median house: $1.6 million.

Redcliffe

The Moreton Bay waterfront suburb 35 kilometres north of the CBD has been connected by rail since 2016 and represents the best value-to-lifestyle proposition in Greater Brisbane. The bay, the fish and chips, and the heritage of the Bee Gees' first home make it uniquely Redcliffe. Median house: $780,000.

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