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FEBRUARY: INDUSTRIAL WRAP
Industrial property continues to lead the commercial market into 2026, following a standout 2025. Vanessa Rader of Ray White Commercial reported the sector as Australia’s most traded asset class, with $29.58 billion in transactions, up 44.9 per cent year-on-year and accounting for 36.8 per cent of total activity
Rising average transaction sizes of $6.01 million highlight the growing recognition of industrial assets as scarce and tightly held. Queensland has led this momentum, with Brisbane nearly doubling volumes to $7.84 billion, reinforcing strong investor demand across South East Queensland.
February saw strong engagement across the industrial market, with enquiries reaching 383, increasing 116 per cent year-on-year and sitting 33 per cent above the 12-month average. Offers rose sharply to 46, up 109 per cent on last year and 64 per cent above average, while inspections climbed 19 per cent year-on-year to 56, despite tracking 17 per cent below the annual average suggesting more targeted and conversion-ready enquiry.
Leasing activity softened in volume but expanded in supply. Transactions fell to 8, down from last year and well below the 12-month average of 25, as stock on-market surged to 804, an increase of 85 per cent year-on-year and 29 per cent above average. New listings also rose to 43, up 26 per cent on last year and 39 per cent above the 12-month average, creating a more competitive leasing environment. Sales activity followed a similar trend, with 17 transactions recorded, down 48 per cent on last year and 39 per cent below average, while total value reached $54.2M 20 per cent lower year-on-year but still 50 per cent above the 12-month average Stock levels nearly doubled to 480, up 87 per cent on last year and 28 per cent above average, with new listings increasing to 25, up 67 per cent year-on-year.
Overall, the data points to a market where rising supply is moderating transaction volumes, but strong enquiry and offer activity signals continued underlying demand and positions the sector for increased activity in the months ahead
CASE STUDY: 1A/4 DUAL AVENUE, WARANA
We recently facilitated the successful sale of a premium freestanding commercial property in one of the Sunshine Coast’s fastest-growing corridors, generating an exceptional 97 enquiries throughout the campaign. This outstanding level of interest highlights the strength of current demand for tenanted investment-grade industrial and commercial stock, which is now achieving record-breaking results Within just a few weeks on the market, we secured a highly competitive offer that exceeded the vendor’s expectations. Through a structured marketing strategy and targeted negotiation, we were able to convert strong enquiry into a premium outcome in a short timeframe. With numerous qualified buyers missing out, demand for similar properties remains extremely strong. Tenanted industrial and commercial investments continue to outperform, with buyers actively seeking secure, long-term assets in high-growth locations