Programmatic ranking · 2026

Best QLD suburbs to invest in under $800K

30 suburbs match this filter today. Average 5-year capital growth across them is 8.8%/yr; average gross yield is 2.9%. The dominant signal right now is population growth — Population inflow is the strongest current signal in this filter — demand is building ahead of supply. Top pick: Logan Central (64/100). population +10.0% (5y), 9.4%/yr capital growth.

Last updated: May 2026.

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 →

  1. #1

    Logan Central

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

    5y growth · 9.4%/yr
    64
    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
  2. #2

    Forest Lake

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

    5y growth · 12.8%/yr
    64
    Growth🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Capital growth12.8%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (93% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state

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

    4078 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  3. #3

    Springfield Lakes

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

    5y growth · 13.5%/yr
    64
    Growth🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Capital growth13.5%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (93% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state

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

    4300 · IpswichCompare investment case
  4. #4

    Carrara

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    Growth + yield · 8.5% · 3.3%
    54
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.3%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 36.6 kmConstruction · 2025

    4211 · Scenic RimCompare investment case
  5. #5

    Pacific Pines

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    Growth + yield · 8.5% · 3.5%
    54
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.5%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 313.7 kmConstruction · 2025

    4211 · Scenic RimCompare investment case
  6. #6

    Brinsmead

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    Growth + yield · 8.5% · 3.3%
    54
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.3%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street1394.3 kmConstruction · 2026

    4870 · CairnsCompare investment case
  7. #7

    Highland Park

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    53
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.2%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 39.4 kmConstruction · 2025

    4211 · Scenic RimCompare investment case
  8. #8

    Tamborine Mountain

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    53
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.1%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 324.3 kmConstruction · 2025

    4272 · Scenic RimCompare investment case
  9. #9

    Karalee

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    53
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street22.8 kmConstruction · 2026

    4306 · Scenic RimCompare investment case
  10. #10

    Middle Ridge

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    53
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.1%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street104.6 kmConstruction · 2026

    4350 · ToowoombaCompare investment case

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