Queensland challenges Victoria in property investment dominance

New data reveals Queensland's rapid rise in Australia's property investment sector, with the state poised to surpass Victoria as the second-largest investor market.

The Queensland property market is close to overtaking Victoria as Australia’s second-largest investor market. Money.com.au figures show Queensland holds 23 per cent of investor loans against Victoria’s 23.3 per cent, and its total investor loans grew 36 per cent year-on-year, well ahead of the 21 per cent national average.

Property investment rankings shift in Australia

Queensland is moving closer to becoming Australia’s second largest property investor market, currently sitting just behind Victoria in terms of market share. Recent figures from Money.com.au demonstrate Queensland now holds 23 per cent of investor loans across Australia, with Victoria maintaining 23.3 per cent.

Queensland vs Victoria: investor loan statistics

Average investor loans in Queensland reached $560,104 over the past year, representing a 14 per cent rise. In comparison, Victoria recorded a 5.3 per cent increase to $563,632. The total number of investor loans in Queensland hit 48,531, compared to Victoria’s 48,812.

Where are the regional investment opportunities in Queensland?

Investors looking at Queensland’s regional areas can find properties priced around $500,000 in places like Townsville, Bundaberg and Gladstone. These areas report rental yields between 5 and 10 per cent. The combination of affordability and strong returns makes these regional centres stand out in the national market. Brisbane property price outlook.

Growth outpaces national trends

Queensland’s investment sector recorded a 36 per cent increase in total investor loans year-on-year, surpassing the national average of 21 per cent. The owner-occupier market maintained momentum with 12 per cent growth in loans over the same period. Investor activity reaching near-decade highs nationally.

What is driving the Queensland property market?

Money.com.au’s Research & Data Expert, Peter Drennan, predicts an upcoming change in market rankings. “There were 48,531 investor loans issued in Queensland, just shy of the 48,812 loans issued in Victoria, and the odds are that these numbers will flip next month and put the Sunshine State ahead,” Mr Drennan said.

Home Loans Expert Mansour Soltani points to Queensland’s strong local economy, population increases, and market expansion in regional areas as key growth factors. Infrastructure development across the state supports this growth trajectory.

Rental yields and price growth vary between locations and over time, so weigh the risks alongside the potential returns before you buy. If you’re considering a purchase in Queensland or Victoria, Attain Loans, a mortgage broker serving Melbourne’s west, can help you compare home loan options across our lender panel.

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