Part of Brisbane Infrastructure Impact: This guide is part of our comprehensive Brisbane Infrastructure Impact Property Investment Guide
Brisbane Airport & Gateway Motorway Impact 2026
Brisbane Airport expansion & Gateway Motorway upgrades drive 6-10% property gains. Nundah ($750k), Banyo ($680k), Nudgee ($650k) benefit from employment precinct (20,000 jobs). Yields 4.2-4.8% from airport worker rentals. Avoid noise zones under 5km. Buy 5-10km for employment access. 7-10 year hold.
Quick Answer
How to invest near Brisbane Airport?
Target 5-10km from airport: Nundah $750k (train + airport dual access), Banyo $680k (Gateway corridor), Nudgee $650k (employment proximity). Employment precinct 20,000 jobs drives rental demand 4.2-4.8% yields. Avoid noise zones under 5km. Gateway upgrades boost access. 7-10 year hold.
Airport Corridor Overview
Brisbane Airport Corridor
| Suburb | Median | Gain | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nundah | $750k | +10% | Train+Airport |
| Banyo | $680k | +8% | Gateway |
| Nudgee | $650k | +7% | Employment |
| Chermside | $650k | +6% | Shopping |
Investment Strategy
Employment Rentals: Buy 5-10km from airport. Yields 4.2-4.8%. Airport workers, Gateway access. 7-10 year hold.
Risks
Noise under 5km, Gateway congestion, aviation industry volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gateway Motorway widening, Airport expansion drive 6-10% gains in corridor suburbs. Nudgee, Banyo, Nundah benefit from airport proximity. Employment precincts (aviation, logistics) boost rental demand. Yields 4.2-4.8%.
Nundah: $750k, train station + airport. Banyo: $680k, Gateway access. Nudgee: $650k, employment proximity. Avoid aircraft noise zones (under 5km). Buy 5-10km for employment benefits without noise.
Ongoing widening 2024-2027. North-South connectivity improvement. Reduces CBD-Gold Coast travel time. Properties within 5km see 6-8% gains from improved access.
New runway operational 2020s. Passenger capacity 50M by 2035. Employment precinct 20,000+ jobs. Residential demand within 10km for airport workers. Noise zones restrict under 5km.
Train proximity: +10-15% premium. Airport proximity: +6-10% (employment driven). Train > Airport for residential. Airport suits investment properties (worker rentals, yields 4.5-5%).
Aircraft noise under 5km, Gateway traffic congestion peak hours, employment reliance (aviation industry volatility). Requires 7-10 year hold.