Brisbane Property Prices Exploded While Melbourne Got Left Behind

Five years ago, Brisbane was Australia's affordable big city. Today it's overtaken Melbourne — and a typical Brisbane home has added more than $500,000 in value. That's roughly $100,000 a year. No renovation. No extra bedroom. Just owning the right house, in the right city, at the right time. So how did one of Australia's cheapest capitals become one of its most expensive — while Melbourne barely moved? And why is the whole thing now quietly going into reverse? In this video I break down Australia's two-speed property market using the actual data — no hype, no hot tips, just the numbers explained like a mate who reads the reports. What we cover: → How Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide all more than DOUBLED since March 2020, while Sydney managed +46% and Melbourne just +22% → The three forces that collided: interstate migration, a broken housing supply pipeline, and a cheaper starting point → Why Queensland pulled more interstate movers than any other state (+21,595 net) → The supply gap: ~14,000 homes needed a year vs ~1,500 apartments actually built → Why the 2032 Olympics added confidence — but weren't the main driver → The plot twist: Sydney and Melbourne are now FALLING, and the boom cities are cooling fast → Housing affordability at its worst on record: 45% of income to service a new mortgage nationally, 68% in Sydney → What this actually means if you're trying to buy CHAPTERS 00:00 — The $500,000 nobody saw coming 00:26 — The starting line: Australia before the pandemic 01:13 — The great divergence 02:31 — Why Brisbane ran so hard 04:24 — The plot twist: the boom runs out of fuel 05:17 — What it means for you SOURCES All data from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Home Value Index, PropTrack, the ABS and the RBA. Figures current to mid-2026. Affiliate links Books that will change your financial life: Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape: https://amzn.to/4cn1MWk The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C Bogle: https://amzn.to/4cn1MWk The Total Money Makeover https://amzn.to/3Oyy4pi How to Win Friends & Influence people: https://amzn.to/3Ox4iRM Never Split the Difference: https://amzn.to/4c8ntKR Books for the family: Barefoot Kids by Scott Pape: https://amzn.to/4cn1MWk Barefoot Families by Scott Pape: https://amzn.to/3Ox4iRM My Office Setup Computer https://amzn.to/4f5Qf0y Camera https://amzn.to/4f5Qf0y Microphone https://amzn.to/4uq8SRz My iPad https://amzn.to/4uq8SRz iPad Pencil https://amzn.to/49mNR1D My Laptop Stand https://amzn.to/4v7lGfp My Laptop Dock https://amzn.to/4wJwC4N Best iPad Case https://amzn.to/4wJwC4N Best Editing Console https://amzn.to/3PAZtYk Best Editing Mouse https://amzn.to/42U4AFX Free Stock worth all the way up to $140 Join today using my referral code JEREMYD554 and we can both get a free stock. https://hellostake.com/au/referral?re... Chapters Disclaimer The information provided on this YouTube channel is for general information, entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any opinions expressed are my own and do not take into account your personal financial situation, objectives, or needs. Before making any financial decisions, you should consider whether the information is appropriate for you and, if necessary, seek advice from a licensed financial adviser in Australia. While I aim to provide accurate and up to date information, I make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content. Financial markets, laws, and personal circumstances can change, and past performance is not indicative of future results. I am not a licensed financial adviser. Any investment decisions you make are entirely at your own risk. This channel may include references to financial products, companies, or strategies. Any such references are for educational purposes only and are not endorsements or recommendations. Always do your own research before making any investment decision.