Top 10 Development Hotspots in Australia in 2025

As 2025 unfolds, Australia’s development landscape is being reshaped by infrastructure investment, population growth, government spending, and supply chain transformation.
Commercial and industrial developers are increasingly targeting regional hubs, outer metropolitan corridors, and infrastructure-led growth precincts — moving beyond traditional CBDs to secure higher growth and stronger returns.

These are the top 10 development hotspots in Australia right now, offering real opportunity for commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development.

1. Western Sydney, NSW

Western Sydney remains Australia’s #1 development hotspot heading into 2025.
Anchored by the Western Sydney International Airport at Badgerys Creek and the Aerotropolis project, Western Sydney is undergoing unprecedented infrastructure investment, unlocking enormous potential across logistics, industrial, retail, and commercial sectors.

Key opportunities:

• Logistics and warehousing hubs in Kemps Creek, Erskine Park and Bringelly

• Commercial precincts around Leppington and Luddenham

• Mixed-use retail and office centres aligned to population growth corridors

Why it’s hot:
Massive infrastructure rollout, national logistics network expansion, land availability, population surge.

2. South-East Melbourne, VIC

South-East Melbourne’s industrial and commercial corridors continue to thrive, with land shortages and strong occupier demand pushing values higher across Dandenong South, Cranbourne West, and Pakenham.

Key opportunities:

• Industrial estates targeting trade services, logistics, and e-commerce operators

• Strata warehouse projects in Hallam, Dandenong, and Officer

• Retail and commercial hubs tied to major residential expansions

Why it’s hot:
Supply chain resilience demand, strong SME owner-occupier market, affordable compared to inner Melbourne.

3. Brisbane South and Western Corridor, QLD

Brisbane’s southern and western industrial belt is booming in preparation for the 2032 Olympics and long-term freight and logistics growth.
Yatala, Crestmead, Redbank and Ipswich are leading the charge.

Key opportunities:

• Logistics centres aligned to Port of Brisbane and major motorway upgrades

• Trade supply centres servicing South East Queensland’s booming population

• Pre-leasing opportunities in spec-built warehouse projects

Why it’s hot:
Olympic-linked infrastructure boom, low vacancy rates, affordable industrial land.

4. Perth North and South Corridors, WA

Perth’s industrial expansion is rapidly moving north and south.
Latitude 32, Kwinana, Forrestdale, Neerabup and Wangara are seeing strong demand for logistics, manufacturing, and freight services.

Key opportunities:

• Heavy industrial lots in Kwinana and Latitude 32 for marine, energy, and logistics

• Light industrial subdivisions in Forrestdale and Neerabup

• Land banking for future supply constraints

Why it’s hot:
Resource sector stability, supply chain expansion, major road and port projects underway.

5. Adelaide’s Northern Industrial Precincts, SA

Adelaide’s north, including Edinburgh Parks, Direk and Burton, is seeing massive industrial demand, particularly linked to defence, logistics, and light manufacturing.

Key opportunities:

• Defence subcontractor facilities near Edinburgh

• Logistics centres supporting Adelaide’s expanding freight requirements

• Light industrial parks targeting trade and services sectors

Why it’s hot:
Defence sector investment, affordable land, transport infrastructure upgrades.

6. Sunshine Coast, QLD

The Sunshine Coast is no longer just a residential and tourism market.
Industrial and commercial developments around Aura, Caloundra, and Coolum are booming, driven by population growth and business decentralisation.

Key opportunities:

• Strata industrial units and logistics hubs

• Neighbourhood retail centres tied to residential estates

• Medical and education precinct expansions

Why it’s hot:
Massive population influx, strong local business creation, lifestyle-linked economic diversification.

7. Northern Territory (Darwin Outer Regions), NT

Darwin’s importance to Australia’s Indo-Pacific strategy is driving commercial and industrial growth linked to defence and logistics.

Key opportunities:

• Defence and marine-related logistics facilities

• Industrial estates around East Arm, Berrimah, and Pinelands

• Warehousing for growing regional and remote supply chains

Why it’s hot:
Strategic military investment, port expansion, regional supply chain growth.

8. Newcastle and Hunter Region, NSW

Newcastle is undergoing a commercial transformation as infrastructure upgrades and residential expansion drive new demand across office, industrial, and service sectors.

Key opportunities:

• Logistics hubs servicing northern Sydney and regional NSW

• Mixed-use retail, office, and residential developments near CBD and Port

• Trade service hubs supporting mining, energy, and construction sectors

Why it’s hot:
Proximity to Sydney, transport upgrades, strong regional economy.

9. Hobart’s Outer Industrial Zones, TAS

Hobart’s commercial and industrial market is tight, with new developments around Brighton, Cambridge, and Kingston absorbing huge tenant and owner-occupier interest.

Key opportunities:

• Industrial land development to meet local freight and trade growth

• Retail expansion in growing residential corridors

• Mixed-use developments near the airport and transport nodes

Why it’s hot:
Supply constraints, population growth, regional logistics demand.

10. Canberra Outer Growth Corridors, ACT

While Canberra’s CBD remains dominated by government leases, outer areas like Fyshwick, Mitchell, and Hume are seeing strong industrial and service sector expansion.

Key opportunities:

• Trade centres and light industrial strata developments

• Service-based commercial centres aligned to population decentralisation

• Warehousing for national freight operators servicing Canberra and regional NSW

Why it’s hot:
Consistent government stability, growing private sector services, regional freight hub positioning.

How to capture opportunities in Australia’s top development hotspots

Across all these markets, success depends on early positioning, strong project branding, and high-quality marketing execution.

• Use 3D renders to showcase development potential early in the approval or construction phases

• Highlight infrastructure links clearly in all marketing materials

• Focus messaging on supply constraints, accessibility, and long-term growth

• Pre-sell or pre-lease early to lock in tenants and de-risk developments

• Target national buyers and tenants who are increasingly moving capital into these emerging zones

How we help market developments in Australia’s top hotspots

We provide full-service marketing support for commercial and industrial developments in every major Australian growth corridor.

• Aerial and ground 3D renders showcasing development sites and precinct context

• Branding strategies tailored to growth zone positioning

• Interactive digital brochures and site breakdowns

• National marketing rollouts targeting investors, occupiers, and developers

Let’s talk about marketing your project in Australia’s top development hotspots

If you’re ready to bring your development to market, whether it’s industrial land, a logistics hub, or a mixed-use commercial centre, we can help you position it to achieve the best results—fast, professional, and aligned to where the market is moving.