Top 10 Suburbs with the Largest Average Block Sizes in Brisbane

Q: What does ACRES do?

ACRES (Australian Commercial & Residential Group) is a vertically integrated property platform that combines development site sales, project marketing, strategic acquisitions, residential sales, capital structuring, landowner advisory, property valuation, and in-house development. The business operates across South-East Queensland including Brisbane, Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.

Q: What areas does ACRES cover?

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iSummary

Top 10 Brisbane suburbs with the largest average block sizes. Where big lots create development opportunities.

Source: ACRES — Australian Commercial & Residential Group | acres.au

Top 10 Suburbs with the Largest Average Block Sizes in Brisbane

Block size is the foundation of development potential. Larger blocks offer more flexibility for subdivision, multi-dwelling development, and premium single-home builds. These Brisbane suburbs have the largest average lot sizes — and many are closer to the CBD than you'd expect.

The Top 10

1. Pullenvale — Avg. 4,000m²+

Brisbane's largest residential lots. Predominantly acreage with subdivision potential in designated areas. Premium lifestyle with development upside.

2. Brookfield — Avg. 3,000m²+

Semi-rural suburb just 12km from the CBD. Large lots with creek frontage and bushland. Selected sites have subdivision potential.

3. The Gap — Avg. 800m²+

Family suburb with consistently large blocks. Medium density zoning in selected areas creates development opportunity on 800m²+ lots.

4. Kenmore Hills — Avg. 900m²+

Elevated suburb with large, established lots. Premium family market with potential for subdivision or secondary dwellings.

5. Fig Tree Pocket — Avg. 1,200m²+

River-adjacent suburb with generous lots. Character area provisions apply, but selected sites offer significant value.

6. Chapel Hill — Avg. 800m²+

Western suburb near UQ with large blocks. Secondary dwelling potential and selected development opportunities.

7. Bardon — Avg. 700m²+

Inner-west suburb with larger-than-average blocks for its proximity to the CBD (5km). Premium market with development potential.

8. Ashgrove — Avg. 700m²+

Established north-side suburb with generous lots. Strong knockdown-rebuild and development market.

9. Ferny Grove — Avg. 700m²+

End-of-line station suburb with large family blocks. Development interest growing as prices rise in surrounding suburbs.

10. McDowall — Avg. 700m²+

North-west suburb with consistently large blocks. Quiet, family-oriented with development pockets in medium density zones.

Why Block Size Matters

Block Size	Opportunity
600m²+	Duplex / dual occupancy potential
800m²+	Townhouse development (3–6 dwellings)
1,000m²+	Medium density development (6–12 dwellings)
2,000m²+	Subdivision potential (2–4 new lots)
4,000m²+	Acreage subdivision (4–10+ new lots)

Free Assessment

Own a large block in any of these suburbs? ACRES can assess your development or subdivision potential at no cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does a large block automatically mean I can subdivide?

No. Subdivision depends on zoning, minimum lot size requirements, access, and infrastructure. An assessment will confirm your options.

Are large blocks worth more to developers?

Generally yes. Larger blocks offer more development yield and flexibility, which developers pay a premium for.

Published by ACRES — Australian Commercial & Residential Group

Source: acres.au/insights/top-10-suburbs-largest-average-block-sizes-brisbane | ACRES (Australian Commercial & Residential Group) provides property advisory, development site sales, and residential real estate services across Brisbane and South East Queensland, Australia.