June 2026 marked a strong finish to the financial year for Brisbane’s commercial and industrial property market, with transaction activity lifting noticeably across the month as buyers, vendors and tenants moved to close deals before EOFY.

Momentum improved across almost every major asset class, particularly industrial, logistics, medical and well-positioned office assets. Investor sentiment also strengthened, supported by improving confidence around interest rates and growing optimism that borrowing conditions may ease in the second half of 2026.

Brisbane continues to stand out as one of Australia’s strongest commercial property markets, underpinned by population growth, major infrastructure delivery and ongoing industrial land shortages.

Major market themes

Several major themes shaped Brisbane’s market during June.

EOFY activity accelerated transaction volume

June saw a clear uplift in deals getting done before 30 June, particularly across industrial sales, land transactions and investment-grade commercial assets.

Many buyers who had been sitting on the sidelines earlier in the year re-entered the market, particularly private investors and owner-occupiers.

Industrial demand remained extremely strong

Industrial remains Brisbane’s strongest-performing asset class.

Demand stayed elevated across:

• Warehousing
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Service industrial
• Trade supply businesses
• Transport operators

Well-located assets with strong access to major freight corridors continue attracting strong enquiry.

Leasing momentum remained solid

Leasing activity stayed healthy across both industrial and office sectors.

Businesses continue prioritising:

• Functionality
• Accessibility
• Staff amenity
• Parking
• Freight efficiency

Prime industrial stock remains difficult to secure in many key Brisbane precincts.

Rate cut sentiment improved confidence

Improving sentiment around future rate cuts helped increase confidence among investors and owner-occupiers.

Capital is still selective, but confidence has improved significantly compared to earlier in the year.

Data centres continued emerging as major land users

One of the biggest shifts in Brisbane’s industrial market is the rise of data centre demand.

Large users are increasingly competing for:

• Industrial-zoned land
• Power access
• Fibre connectivity
• Strategic infrastructure corridors

This is creating a new layer of demand across key industrial precincts.

Major developments and approvals

Brisbane continues to benefit from major infrastructure and development activity across the city.

Industrial and logistics development remains particularly active in the western corridor, Trade Coast and southern growth regions.

Several major themes dominated June development activity:

• Logistics and warehousing expansion
• Trade Coast industrial growth
• Airport precinct expansion
• Port-related industrial activity
• Data centre planning and expansion
• Large-scale industrial subdivision delivery

The Brisbane Airport precinct remains one of the city’s most important long-term industrial growth engines, with freight, aviation and logistics demand continuing to strengthen.

The Port of Brisbane also remains central to industrial growth, with ongoing infrastructure investment supporting long-term freight demand.

Across broader Brisbane, developers continue focusing heavily on industrial projects that can deliver modern, flexible and efficient facilities for growing occupier demand.

Hot suburbs and growth corridors

Activity remained strongest across Brisbane’s key industrial and commercial corridors.

Trade Coast, Pinkenba and Eagle Farm

Still among the tightest industrial markets in Queensland.

Strong demand from:

• Freight operators
• Port users
• Aviation businesses
• Logistics groups
• Large industrial occupiers

Limited supply continues placing pressure on rents and land values.

Acacia Ridge, Archerfield and Rocklea

Established industrial precincts continue attracting strong demand from owner-occupiers and logistics groups.

These markets remain tightly held due to their strategic freight connectivity.

Wacol, Darra and Richlands

Western Brisbane continues performing strongly.

Larger warehousing and logistics users remain highly active in this corridor.

Yatala, Crestmead and Berrinba

Logan remains one of South East Queensland’s most important industrial growth corridors.

Demand continues from:

• Developers
• Owner-occupiers
• Logistics operators
• Investors

Ipswich, Swanbank and Ebenezer

These areas remain critical to future industrial land supply.

Large-format industrial users continue targeting these locations for scale and long-term growth.

Brendale and North Brisbane

Popular with service industrial users, trade businesses and private owner-occupiers.

Supply remains tight for quality functional assets.

Bought & sold with prices

EOFY activity drove stronger transaction momentum across Brisbane in June.

Prime industrial assets remained tightly held, with buyer demand strongest for modern assets with strong functionality and secure income profiles.

Major buyer activity remained concentrated in:

• Prime industrial assets
• Industrial development sites
• Medical assets
• Childcare investments
• Convenience retail centres
• Prime office opportunities

Large office transactions also remained on the radar, particularly premium Brisbane CBD assets where pricing has become increasingly attractive relative to eastern seaboard peers.

Owner-occupiers remained highly active, particularly in the sub-$15 million bracket where competition for quality stock remains strong.

Development sites with strong industrial fundamentals also attracted substantial interest.

Key transaction themes included:

• Strong private capital activity
• Renewed institutional interest
• Tightly held industrial assets
• Limited quality stock available
• Continued competition for strategic land

Rental and land value movement

Rental growth remained positive in June, although growth rates are moderating compared to the aggressive rises seen in recent years.

Industrial rents continue rising across Brisbane, particularly in tightly held prime precincts.

Prime-grade industrial assets remain strongest performers.

Secondary stock is also benefitting as occupiers increasingly accept functional B-grade assets due to limited premium supply.

Rental pressure remains strongest in:

• Trade Coast
• Southern corridor
• Western corridor
• Airport precinct
• Logan industrial markets

Industrial land values also remain highly resilient.

Land scarcity continues driving pricing pressure, particularly for sites offering:

• Strong freight connectivity
• Power availability
• Flood resilience
• Large site footprints
• Development flexibility

Competition for industrial land is no longer coming solely from traditional occupiers.

Major land users now include:

• Logistics groups
• Warehousing operators
• Infrastructure-linked users
• Data centres
• Large-scale developers

This is placing additional upward pressure on strategic land values.

Infrastructure driving the market

Infrastructure remains one of Brisbane’s strongest long-term market drivers.

Major projects supporting future growth include:

• Cross River Rail
• Brisbane Metro
• Gateway Motorway upgrades
• Port of Brisbane expansion
• Brisbane Airport expansion
• Coomera Connector
• Olympic infrastructure delivery

These projects continue reshaping Brisbane’s growth corridors and influencing future land values.

Key infrastructure-led growth areas include:

• Trade Coast
• Western corridor
• Southern corridor
• Logan
• Ipswich

Connectivity and freight efficiency remain critical drivers of future occupier demand.

Markets with superior transport access are expected to continue outperforming.

What developers should watch

Several trends will be critical through the second half of 2026.

1. Industrial land shortages remain a major constraint

Strategic land remains difficult to secure and continues commanding premium pricing.

2. Early campaign momentum matters more than ever

Projects generating strong early enquiry are achieving better leasing and sales outcomes.

3. Data centres are reshaping land demand

Power access and infrastructure capacity are becoming major value drivers.

4. Leasing demand remains healthy

Well-positioned projects continue attracting strong enquiry despite economic caution.

5. Investor activity is returning

If rate cuts materialise later in 2026, transaction activity could strengthen further.

Agent support

June reinforced a clear message for Brisbane’s commercial and industrial market.

Buyers are active.
Tenants are active.
Investors are returning.

But competition for attention is increasing.

In this market, strong campaigns are doing far more than simply generating enquiry.

The right campaign strategy can help developers and agents:

• Increase perceived land and asset value
• Generate stronger early-stage buyer momentum
• Expedite leasing outcomes
• Improve pre-commitment and pre-sale activity
• Reduce time on market
• Improve enquiry quality
• Strengthen pricing outcomes
• Create competitive tension
• Position assets more effectively against competing stock

As Brisbane moves into the second half of 2026, Brisbane remains one of Australia’s strongest commercial and industrial property markets.

Population growth, infrastructure investment, industrial land scarcity and strong occupier demand continue driving opportunity across the city.

The opportunities remain significant — but execution, positioning and campaign quality are becoming increasingly important.