Market Overview: Strong Buyer Demand Across Brisbane and Key Growth Corridors
This week, Queensland’s commercial and mixed-use property market showed strong momentum, driven by record-setting management rights deals, high-demand industrial acquisitions, and fresh development activity across inner Brisbane. Key transactions signal deep investor confidence, especially in city-shaping projects like Queen’s Wharf and high-growth precincts like Brendale and Eagle Farm.
Management Rights Deal Sets New Record in Brisbane CBD
Queen’s Wharf Residences Management Rights Sold to Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels has secured the management and letting rights for Queen’s Wharf Residences in a record $85,000-per-key deal, setting a new benchmark for Brisbane. The 25-year agreement spans 667 apartments in the 65-storey tower. More than 200 apartments are already committed to the letting pool, valued at over $17 million. This deal gives Minor Hotels long-term control of serviced apartments in Queensland’s largest private construction project, which includes four hotels, a casino, and a pedestrian bridge linking to South Bank.
Brisbane Industrial Property Market Sees Multi-Million Dollar Sales
Brendale Industrial Site Sells for $23 Million – 181 South Pine Road
A 49,380 sqm industrial site was acquired for $23 million, reflecting a land rate of $466 per sqm. The property features dual street access and strong arterial connectivity, making it a strategic fit for operational expansion. The sale drew strong buyer interest, underlining demand for large-format industrial assets.
TradeCoast Industrial Site Sold for $10 Million – 340 Curtin Avenue West, Eagle Farm
An 8,240 sqm TradeCoast site sold for $10 million. It includes a 1,706 sqm warehouse leased to a major plant hire company, with a 4.5% yield and a 3.5-year weighted average lease expiry. The transaction highlights ongoing investor appetite for secure, income-producing assets in Brisbane’s core industrial zones.
Brendale Industrial Properties Sell for $33.3 Million – 165–179 South Pine Road
Two separate industrial sites changed hands for a combined $33.3 million. One was a 5,600 sqm A-grade facility acquired by a local owner-occupier. The other, a 30,800 sqm development site, was sold through a competitive campaign. These deals reflect a growing preference for owner-occupier control and confirm the strength of demand in Brisbane’s northside logistics corridor.
New Retail and Lifestyle Precinct Approved at Bulimba Barracks
Bulimba Barracks Redevelopment to Include Supermarket, Retail and Public Spaces
Brisbane City Council has approved Shayher Group’s plan to redevelop part of the former Bulimba Barracks. The WWII-era Fabrication Workshop will be converted into a boutique supermarket and retail hub as part of the precinct’s $1 billion transformation. The broader project will feature public gathering spaces, retail, and lifestyle offerings anchored by Harris Farm Markets. Due to its location under flight paths, the development will incorporate noise insulation measures.
Brisbane Commercial Property Market Outlook – Q2 2025
Brisbane’s commercial property market remains on a solid trajectory. Management rights, industrial assets, and mixed-use developments are all benefiting from strong buyer interest and limited supply. Major landmark projects like Queen’s Wharf are boosting international attention, while strategic suburbs such as Brendale and Eagle Farm continue to see elevated activity.
Looking ahead, infrastructure upgrades like Cross River Rail and population growth will support capital growth through 2025 and beyond. Precincts including Victoria Park, Bowen Hills, and Spring Hill are positioned for long-term uplift as Brisbane gears up for the 2032 Olympic Games. With interest rates holding steady and market sentiment improving, Queensland remains a compelling target for investors.
For a complete list of weekly commercial transactions in Queensland, visit McGees Wrap Up | McGees Property Brisbane
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