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Spring Hill

Strong dual 9.2%/yr growth + infrastructure tailwind with no single overextension.

Why it wins · Most balanced profile in your filter — +3 pts over Footscray.

Stable entry pointQLD · 4000$1.29M medianNear Cross River Rail
75Standout · top 5%
Details
Drivers
  • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
  • Infrastructure pipeline$4.7bn nearby
  • Capital growth9.2%/yr
  • Income growth+20.0% (5y)
Risks
  • Thin gross yield (1.6%)

Nearby construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street0.9 kmConstruction · 2026

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Woolloongabba

90Standout
QLD · $1.40M
Drivers
  • Capital growth10.5%/yr
  • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
  • Infrastructure pipeline$13.2bn nearby
  • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
Risks
  • At top of budget (93% of cap)
  • Thin gross yield (1.6%)
Stable but fully priced
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Junction Village

72Strong
VIC · $480k
Drivers
  • Capital growth12.4%/yr
  • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
  • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
  • Rental yield3.5%
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state
Stable entry · room to scale
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Score legend · 0–40 weak · 40–60 moderate · 60–75 strong · 75+ exceptional. Scores blend growth, yield, demand and infrastructure signals against your strategy. Full methodology →

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Top 30 AU suburbs under $1.50M

Why am I seeing this? Ranked across every suburb that fits your filter — click any card for the full breakdown.

How is this calculated?

We score every suburb 0–100 against eight benchmarks a working buyer's agent watches: capital growth, rental yield, vacancy, listings trend, population growth, income growth, budget headroom, and the construction pipeline within reach.

The composite is a weighted average. The Top Picks above re-rank under a Growth-tilted, Yield-tilted, and Balanced scheme so each investor profile gets a single recommendation.

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$134.3B infrastructure pipeline influencing demand across key corridorsSee impact

Tier AA — StrongScore 75–842 suburbs

  1. #1

    Woolloongabba

    10.5%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 10.5%/yr
    76
    Growth🟡 Near capNear rail
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.5%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Infrastructure pipeline$13.2bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    Risks
    • At top of budget (93% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (1.6%)

    Nearby construction ·Cross River Rail — Woolloongabba0.0 kmConstruction · 2026

    4102 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  2. #2

    Spring Hill

    population +10.0% (5y), $4.7bn pipeline incl. Cross River Rail — Roma Street.

    5y growth · 9.2%/yr
    75
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Infrastructure pipeline$4.7bn nearby
    • Capital growth9.2%/yr
    • Income growth+20.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.6%)

    Nearby construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street0.9 kmConstruction · 2026

    4000 · BrisbaneCompare investment case

Tier BB — SolidScore 60–7428 suburbs

  1. #3

    Footscray

    $5.2bn pipeline incl. West Gate Tunnel, listings tightening 7.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 7.1%/yr
    72
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$5.2bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+21.0% (5y)
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.0%)

    Nearby construction ·New Footscray Hospital0.0 kmConstruction · 2026

    3011 · MaribyrnongIn compare set
  2. #4

    Sunshine

    $9.1bn pipeline incl. Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 7.5%/yr
    71
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$9.1bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Capital growth7.5%/yr
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.1%)

    Nearby construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub0.0 kmApproved · 2033

    3020 · BrimbankCompare investment case
  3. #5

    Spring Hill

    population +10.0% (5y), $5.0bn pipeline incl. Cross River Rail — Roma Street.

    5y growth · 8.2%/yr
    71
    Growth🟡 Near capNear rail
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Infrastructure pipeline$5.0bn nearby
    • Capital growth8.2%/yr
    • Income growth+20.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (100% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (1.4%)

    Nearby construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street0.8 kmConstruction · 2026

    4000 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  4. #6

    South Brisbane

    population +10.0% (5y), 9.4%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 9.4%/yr
    71
    Growth🟡 Near capNear rail
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth9.4%/yr
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Infrastructure pipeline$3.8bn nearby
    Risks
    • At top of budget (100% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (1.6%)

    Nearby construction ·Brisbane Metro1.0 kmConstruction · 2025

    4101 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  5. #7

    Yarraville

    $10.4bn pipeline incl. West Gate Tunnel, listings tightening 7.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 6.3%/yr
    69
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$10.4bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+21.0% (5y)
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.0%)

    Nearby construction ·West Gate Tunnel0.0 kmConstruction · 2025

    3013 · MaribyrnongCompare investment case
  6. #8

    Fortitude Valley

    10.8%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 10.8%/yr
    69
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.8%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Income growth+20.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.9%)

    Nearby construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street1.9 kmConstruction · 2026

    4006 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  7. #9

    Milton

    population +10.0% (5y), 9.2%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 9.2%/yr
    68
    Growth🟡 Near capNear rail
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth9.2%/yr
    • Income growth+20.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    Risks
    • At top of budget (100% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (1.5%)

    Nearby construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street1.3 kmConstruction · 2026

    4064 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  8. #10

    Bracken Ridge

    12.4%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 12.4%/yr
    68
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth12.4%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street16.5 kmConstruction · 2026

    4017 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  9. #11

    Geebung

    11.8%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.8%/yr
    68
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.8%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street12.6 kmConstruction · 2026

    4034 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  10. #12

    Annerley

    10.8%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 10.8%/yr
    68
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.8%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.6%)

    Nearby construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road1.5 kmConstruction · 2026

    4103 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  11. #13

    Forest Lake

    12.8%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 12.8%/yr
    68
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth12.8%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road15.8 kmConstruction · 2026

    4078 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  12. #14

    Springfield Lakes

    13.5%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 13.5%/yr
    68
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth13.5%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road22.7 kmConstruction · 2026

    4300 · IpswichCompare investment case
  13. #15

    Morley

    10.4%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).

    5y growth · 10.4%/yr
    68
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.4%/yr
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-9.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.0%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    6062 · BayswaterCompare investment case
  14. #16

    Logan Central

    population +10.0% (5y), 9.4%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 9.4%/yr
    67
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth9.4%/yr
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road17.9 kmConstruction · 2026

    4114 · LoganCompare investment case
  15. #17

    Albion

    10.8%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 10.8%/yr
    67
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.8%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    Risks

    No material risk flags raised by the model.

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street4.5 kmConstruction · 2026

    4010 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  16. #18

    Carseldine

    12.2%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 12.2%/yr
    67
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth12.2%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street13.1 kmConstruction · 2026

    4034 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  17. #19

    Ellenbrook

    11.8%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.8%/yr
    67
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.8%/yr
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    6069 · SwanCompare investment case
  18. #20

    Midland

    10.5%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).

    5y growth · 10.5%/yr
    67
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.5%/yr
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    6056 · SwanCompare investment case
  19. #21

    Junction Village

    12.4%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 12.4%/yr
    67
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth12.4%/yr
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.5%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Suburban Rail Loop East — Cheltenham27.5 kmConstruction · 2035

    3977 · FrankstonCompare investment case
  20. #22

    Clayton

    $5.0bn pipeline incl. Suburban Rail Loop East — Clayton, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 7.1%/yr
    66
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$5.0bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Capital growth7.1%/yr
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.7%)

    Nearby construction ·Suburban Rail Loop East — Clayton0.0 kmConstruction · 2035

    3168 · MonashCompare investment case
  21. #23

    Stafford

    11.8%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.8%/yr
    66
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.8%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.0%)
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street6.5 kmConstruction · 2026

    4053 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  22. #24

    Aspley

    11.5%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.5%/yr
    66
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.5%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.3%)
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street11.1 kmConstruction · 2026

    4034 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  23. #25

    Chermside

    11.8%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.8%/yr
    66
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.8%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.0%)
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street9.1 kmConstruction · 2026

    4032 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  24. #26

    Greenslopes

    10.5%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 10.5%/yr
    66
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.5%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.6%)

    Nearby construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road1.9 kmConstruction · 2026

    4120 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  25. #27

    Tuart Hill

    population +12.6% (5y), 9.8%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 9.8%/yr
    66
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Capital growth9.8%/yr
    • Supply tightening-9.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.0%
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.0%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    6060 · StirlingCompare investment case
  26. #28

    Currambine

    11.2%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.2%/yr
    66
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.2%/yr
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    6028 · JoondalupCompare investment case
  27. #29

    Armadale

    11.8%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.8%/yr
    66
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.8%/yr
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    6112 · ArmadaleIn compare set
  28. #30

    Rockingham

    11.4%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.4%/yr
    66
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.4%/yr
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    6168 · RockinghamCompare investment case
Decision driver · 8 projects tracked

How infrastructure changes your results

Infrastructure is the largest medium-term driver of suburb-level house prices in Australia. Every project below is mapped to a location, value, and stage — and counted against any suburb inside its impact radius.

Flip Market mode in the customizer to double the construction-pipeline weighting and see which suburbs climb the ranking. The $134.3B national pipeline below is what drives that effect.

What this means for prices

Expect demand uplift over the next 3–5 years as rail and connectivity projects open up new commuter catchments.

Pipeline value
$134.3bn
Construction
4
Approved
1
Planned
0
Top 3 by value
  • metro

    Sydney Metro West — Parramatta

    $25.0bn
    Construction · 2030
  • metro

    Sydney Metro West — Olympic Park

    $25.0bn
    Construction · 2030
  • road

    WestConnex M4–M5 Link

    $16.8bn
    Recently completed · 2024
See full national infrastructure list (8)
Compare 2/3FootscrayArmadale
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