Australia’s housing market maintained its upward momentum in Q1 2025, with the national average home value reaching A$1,002,500—a 0.7% increase from the previous quarter. Queensland remains a key contributor to this trend, with average home values now at A$945,000. In metropolitan Melbourne, rental supply remains tight, with vacancy rates hovering around 1.7 % as of May 2025—up from 1.3 % a year earlier, yet still well below long-term norms. While annual rent growth varies, house rents remain relatively flat at around $580 per week, whereas unit rents have surged approximately 4.5 % over the year to March 2025. In Brisbane, supply constraints are more pronounced, with vacancy rates at 0.9% and annual rent growth reaching 3% for houses and 4.3% for units, indicating strong demand in the more affordable rental segments. This demand is underpinned by interstate migration and lifestyle-driven relocations, resulting in population growth that continues to outpace housing supply and suffocate the rental market.

To address this imbalance, Build-to-Rent (BTR) is gaining traction as a viable, scalable solution. Queensland now represents approximately 22% of the national BTR pipeline, led by high-profile projects such as Frasers Property’s A$300 million Brunswick & Co and Mirvac’s LIV Anura. These developments are supported by state-level incentives, including land tax concessions and affordable housing mandates, and are designed to deliver professionally managed, long-term rental stock. With increasing institutional investment and policy alignment, BTR is emerging as a strategic pillar in Victoria & Queensland’s broader housing response—positioning the state as a leader in the evolution of Australia’s rental landscape.

The Build-To-Rent Summit by Trueventus brings together leading experts, developers, policymakers, and investors to explore cutting-edge strategies and trends shaping the future of urban living. This landmark event provides a valuable platform to learn how to deliver scalable BTR projects, while connecting with the key players driving innovation in the BTR development sector.

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