Brisbane · 4006

Fortitude Valley, QLD

population +10.0% (5y), 8.7%/yr capital growth.

NextSuburb scoreTier B
63Strong
Median house
$1.40M
5y growth
8.7%/yr
Gross yield
1.5%
Vacancy
1.3%
Stable but fully pricedHigh confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)8.7%/yr
    87/100
  • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    100/100
  • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    80/100
  • Rental yield1.5%
    30/100
  • Rental demand1.3% vacancy
    68/100
  • Income growth+20.0% (5y)
    80/100
  • Construction pipeline$1.6bn nearby
    32/100
  • Affordability7% under cap
    7/100

Why this score

Fortitude Valley scores 63/100 (Strong). The two strongest signals: 10.0% population growth over five years and 8.7%/yr capital growth over five years. The standout watch-out: the median is 93% of a typical budget.

Drivers
  • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
  • Capital growth8.7%/yr
  • Income growth+20.0% (5y)
  • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
Risks
  • At top of budget (93% of cap)
  • Thin gross yield (1.5%)

Nearest infrastructure

Cross River Rail — Roma Street1.9 km away

Construction · $7.1bn · completion 2026

Construction-stage projects within 10 km lift the suburb’s infrastructure score; projects more than 25 km away barely move it.

Comparable suburbs

Three QLD suburbs in the same budget band with the closest NextSuburb scores.

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60-month score history

Backfilled — live history begins May 2026
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