Brisbane City Council · 2km north-east of Brisbane CBD
Median House
$900,000
Median Unit
$870,000
Population
12,500
Avg Land Size
400m²
From CBD
2km north-east
Proprietary ACRES Data
Newstead Development Intelligence
ACRES Developer Demand Score
6/ 100
Emerging
Development Sites
0
1 properties tracked
Active Enquiries
1
1 owners in network
Recorded Offers
0
Amalgamation Sites
0
Median Land Size
937 m²
Market Momentum
Rising
ACRES is actively tracking 1 property in Newstead, including 0 identified development sites. Buyer demand is currently emerging — we're holding 1 active buyer enquiry and 0 recorded offers across our network here. The median tracked land holding is around 937 m².
Key market indicators and historical price trends for Newstead
Annual Growth (Houses)
+17.0%
Annual Growth (Units)
+13.0%
Rental Yield (Houses)
3.1%
Rental Yield (Units)
4.9%
Avg. Days on Market
27
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
5-Year House Growth
+91%
5-Year Unit Growth
+81%
Market Demand
Very High
5-Year Median Price Trend
Houses
Units
Sources: CoreLogic, PropTrack, realestate.com.au. Prices reflect rolling 12-month median. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
About Newstead
Newstead has undergone a remarkable transformation from industrial waterfront to Brisbane's most prestigious new-build apartment precinct. The Gasworks Plaza, Homburg brewery site, and Waterfront Newstead developments have created a sophisticated riverside village with premium dining, boutique retail, and some of Brisbane's most expensive apartment living.
Development Potential
High for remaining sites, though much of the suburb has already been developed. Remaining parcels along the river and near Breakfast Creek command exceptional prices. The Newstead and Teneriffe Neighbourhood Plan supports continued high-density mixed-use development.
Key Zoning: Mixed Use, High Density Residential, Centre Zone
Growth Drivers
Ongoing waterfront precinct development
Premium end-buyer demand for river apartments
Gasworks and Homburg precinct maturation
Brisbane River lifestyle premium
Olympic infrastructure improvements
Thinking of Selling?
ACRES provides complimentary property assessments for Newstead owners. Discover your property's true development site value.
Properties in Newstead with development potential are selling for 30–100% above standard residential value. Find out if yours qualifies — no cost, no obligation.
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46 property owners in Newstead requested assessments this month
Median price data sourced from realestate.com.au (April 2025 – March 2026). Figures are indicative and based on recorded sales. Consult a licensed valuer for property-specific advice.