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Research
Summer 25/26 Regional Queensland Residential
Headlines Regional Queensland counted 1.8% more people in the last year reported, well ahead of the 1.2% long term forecast.
Regional Queensland residential property sales are trending lower, average selling times are shorter, whilst both new listings to market and overall total listings are tracking below a year ago.
Interest rate target remained steady at 3.60%, but may be adjusted in 2026 as the RBA continues to monitor the impact of inflation.
Property prices across Regional Queensland rose 9.7% in the past year, with 8% price growth forecast for 2026.
Queensland’s construction of new residential homes was 2.3% higher compared to a year ago, with building approvals 12.6% higher.
Regional Queensland rental market remains undersupplied, with vacancy at 1.0%. Rents are likely to remain elevated in 2026 with a further rise of 6%.