A national survey conducted by Finder found that 7% of Australians plan to purchase property in Brisbane before the Games — a clear indicator of growing confidence in the city’s long-term growth potential.
Property Experts Sound the Alarm on Supply and Prices
According to Finder’s personal finance expert, Sarah Megginson, the Olympic Games may still be years away, but market momentum has already begun.
“Brisbane is in the global spotlight, and that buzz is translating into serious buyer interest. With so many people focused on Brisbane property, we’re likely to see demand outpace supply, putting upward pressure on prices.”
“In the five years leading up to the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, property prices surged by 130%,” he said.
Brisbane is already showing early signs of that pattern. Since the Games were announced, the city’s median house prices have jumped from $650,000–$750,000 in 2021 to nearly $1 million — with similar momentum on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
Savvy Buyers Acting Now
Local agents confirm that buyers are getting in early. One agent noted that a boutique apartment development in Kangaroo Point, tailored for downsizers and not due for completion until 2027, is already attracting strong interest.
“What I’m seeing is people buying now so they don’t miss the boat.”
Olympics to Spark a New Property Boom
With a global event on the horizon and massive infrastructure investment already flowing into South-East Queensland, the stage is set for a property boom. For buyers, the message is clear: the time to act is now. The Brisbane property market is shifting gears — and those who move early are best positioned to reap the rewards.
