Once seen as a quiet outer-western pocket, Moggill is now one of Brisbane’s fastest-rising housing markets, drawing attention from buyers priced out of more central areas. With its leafy streets, family-friendly appeal, and growing reputation, the suburb is stepping into the spotlight as the city’s property market continues to evolve.
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Moggill recorded a 28.9 per cent increase in median house prices over the past year, according to the latest PRD Smart Moves report, outpacing many of Brisbane’s more established suburbs. This surge places it among the top-performing areas in the city, leading growth on the western side.
The broader report highlights a market shifting under the pressure of limited supply and rising prices. Brisbane’s median house price has reached $989,000, up 6.8 per cent from the previous year. The proportion of affordable unit suburbs has fallen sharply—from 60.3 per cent in late 2024 to just 38.7 per cent in early 2025—indicating that affordability is becoming increasingly scarce.
While inner-city convenience once drove demand, affordability and lifestyle are now steering buyers towards the outer ring. Moggill, traditionally overlooked for its distance from the CBD, is being reconsidered as a practical alternative offering space, quiet, and long-term investment value.
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Citywide, other top house growth suburbs include Virginia (+35.8 percent), Rocklea (+34.4 percent), and Birkdale (+28.3 percent), but Moggill stands out in the west. Meanwhile, the report notes an undersupply of detached houses, with only 186 new standalone homes planned compared to more than 10,000 new units, suggesting further upward pressure on house prices.
As Brisbane’s property market edges toward balance, Moggill’s rise may signal where future value lies—on the fringe, where space and affordability still align.
Published 26-June-2025
