The Gold Coast has entered the new financial year with strong momentum across industrial, commercial and mixed-use property markets. July has seen continued demand from owner-occupiers, private investors and developers, with industrial assets remaining among the most tightly held property classes in South East Queensland.

Population growth, major infrastructure investment and the city’s expanding economy continue to drive confidence well beyond its traditional tourism sector. Advanced manufacturing, health, logistics, marine industries and professional services are all contributing to a more diversified commercial property market.

With land becoming increasingly scarce across established industrial precincts, competition for quality development sites and modern warehouse facilities remains intense.

Gold Coast market snapshot

• Industrial vacancy remains extremely tight across key precincts.
• Owner-occupiers continue competing with investors for quality assets.
• Rental growth remains strong throughout industrial estates.
• Development-ready land is becoming increasingly difficult to secure.
• Commercial office demand continues to improve.
• Population growth continues supporting long-term investment.
• Health, education and marine industries remain major economic drivers.
• Mixed-use developments continue reshaping key urban centres.
• Infrastructure investment is supporting future commercial growth.

Major market activity

July has seen continued confidence across the Gold Coast, particularly within industrial and commercial investment markets.

Developers remain active across northern growth corridors, while institutional and private investors continue targeting assets offering secure long-term income and redevelopment potential.

Demand has remained strongest for:

• Modern industrial warehouses
• Trade and service centres
• Neighbourhood retail centres
• Healthcare facilities
• Bulky goods assets
• Mixed-use development sites
• Commercial land with future development potential

Investment appetite continues to be strongest where assets offer flexible tenant profiles, strong transport connections and opportunities for future expansion.

Industrial market remains one of Queensland’s strongest

The industrial sector continues leading the Gold Coast market.

Businesses are actively seeking:

• Warehouses from 250m² to 5,000m²
• Industrial land
• Logistics facilities
• Manufacturing space
• Trade workshops
• Showroom warehouses
• Hardstand facilities

Modern industrial developments with high internal clearance, premium office accommodation, solar capability and excellent truck access continue achieving premium rental outcomes.

Many businesses are now securing premises well before construction is complete due to the limited supply of new stock.

Northern corridor continues attracting investment

The northern Gold Coast continues experiencing significant industrial growth.

Coomera

Coomera continues evolving into one of South East Queensland’s major employment centres, supported by residential expansion, commercial investment and excellent motorway access.

Industrial estates continue recording strong enquiry from logistics operators, construction suppliers and service businesses looking to service both Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Stapylton

Stapylton remains one of Australia’s premier logistics locations.

Positioned directly along the M1 Motorway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, demand continues exceeding supply for quality warehouse accommodation.

Businesses value:

• Direct motorway access
• Large lot sizes
• Excellent freight connectivity
• Modern industrial estates
• Access to both metropolitan markets

Yatala continues setting the benchmark

Yatala remains one of Australia’s most sought-after industrial precincts.

Demand continues coming from:

• National logistics companies
• Manufacturing businesses
• Construction suppliers
• Automotive industries
• Transport operators
• Trade wholesalers

Limited industrial land availability continues supporting strong capital growth and rental increases throughout the precinct.

Developers continue pursuing opportunities wherever industrial-zoned land becomes available.

Burleigh Heads remains tightly held

Burleigh continues experiencing exceptionally strong demand for premium industrial units.

Creative businesses, technology companies, manufacturers and service industries continue competing for modern warehouse space close to the coast.

Premium showroom warehouses remain particularly popular, combining functional warehouse accommodation with contemporary office and customer-facing space.

Marine industry continues expanding

The Gold Coast’s internationally recognised marine sector continues generating commercial property demand.

Growth continues across:

• Boat manufacturing
• Marine engineering
• Superyacht servicing
• Marine technology
• Commercial marina facilities
• Associated logistics businesses

The Coomera Marine Precinct remains one of Australia’s most significant marine industry hubs and continues attracting both domestic and international investment.

Healthcare precincts continue growing

Healthcare remains one of the Gold Coast’s strongest commercial sectors.

The areas surrounding:

• Gold Coast University Hospital
• Robina Hospital
• Griffith University
• Southport Health Precinct

continue attracting:

• Medical specialists
• Allied health providers
• Diagnostic services
• Research organisations
• Commercial office users

This ongoing expansion continues supporting demand for medical suites, commercial office space and mixed-use developments.

Commercial office market remains resilient

The commercial office market continues strengthening as businesses seek modern accommodation with quality amenities.

Demand has been strongest for:

• Boutique office buildings
• Medical offices
• Professional suites
• Flexible workspaces
• Mixed-use commercial developments

Businesses continue favouring locations with excellent public transport, hospitality and lifestyle amenities to help attract and retain staff.

Major infrastructure supporting growth

Long-term confidence continues being underpinned by significant infrastructure investment.

Key projects include:

• M1 Pacific Motorway upgrades
• Coomera Connector
• Light Rail expansion
• Gold Coast Airport expansion
• Health precinct expansion
• Education infrastructure
• Northern growth corridor investment
• Sporting infrastructure upgrades

These projects continue opening new opportunities for commercial development while improving connectivity throughout the region.

Rental growth remains strong

Industrial rents continue rising across many established precincts.

Contributing factors include:

• Low vacancy
• Strong business formation
• Population growth
• Limited industrial land
• Increasing construction costs
• High owner-occupier demand

Well-presented industrial facilities continue leasing quickly, often attracting multiple interested tenants.

Investor confidence remains high

The Gold Coast continues attracting investors from:

• Brisbane
• Sydney
• Melbourne
• Interstate family offices
• Private syndicates
• SMSFs

Many investors continue viewing the Gold Coast as offering long-term growth supported by strong population forecasts and a diversified economic base.

Assets with secure leases, modern construction and future redevelopment potential remain particularly attractive.

What developers should watch

Several themes are likely to influence the Gold Coast market throughout the second half of 2026.

• Continued industrial land shortages.
• Expansion of northern industrial corridors.
• Strong demand for logistics facilities.
• Population growth supporting commercial expansion.
• Ongoing healthcare precinct development.
• Increased demand for premium showroom warehouses.
• Further marine industry investment.
• Mixed-use redevelopment opportunities throughout established centres.
• Continued rental growth across industrial assets.

Developers who secure strategic sites within established industrial precincts are likely to remain well positioned as demand continues exceeding available supply.

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