Part of Brisbane Infrastructure Impact: This guide is part of our comprehensive Brisbane Infrastructure Impact Property Investment Guide
Brisbane Metro Property Impact 2026
Brisbane Metro BRT operational 2024-2025: High-frequency bus rapid transit. Moderate property impact 5-8% vs heavy rail 10-18%. Eight Mile Plains, Upper Mount Gravatt, Woolloongabba benefit. Complements Cross River Rail. Buy within 500m stations. 5-7 year hold for local connectivity premium.
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How to invest near Brisbane Metro?
Operational 2024: Moderate impact 5-8%. Eight Mile Plains $650k, Upper Mount Gravatt $650k, Woolloongabba $620k (dual Metro + Cross River Rail). BRT less impactful than heavy rail. Buy within 500m for convenience premium. 5-7 year hold. Better as complementary feature.
Brisbane Metro Overview
Brisbane Metro Stations
| Station | Median | Metro Impact | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Mile Plains | $650k | +7% | Growth hub |
| Upper Mt Gravatt | $650k | +6% | Southern |
| Woolloongabba | $620k | +8% | CRR dual |
| Roma Street | $680k | +5% | CBD |
Investment Strategy
Local Connectivity: Buy within 500m Metro stations. 5-8% premium. Complements other features (schools, shopping). Not primary driver. 5-7 year hold.
Risks
Lower impact than heavy rail, BRT perception vs train prestige. Moderate gains only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Operational 2024: BRT system, 21 stations. Moderate impact 5-8% vs heavy rail 10-18%. Eight Mile Plains, Upper Mount Gravatt, Woolloongabba benefit. High-frequency service drives local connectivity.
Metro: BRT, local routes, 5-8% property impact. Cross River Rail: Heavy rail, suburban, 10-18% impact. Cross River > Metro for property gains. Metro complements, doesn't replace heavy rail premium.
Eight Mile Plains: $650k, growth corridor. Upper Mount Gravatt: $650k, southern hub. Woolloongabba: $620k, Cross River Rail + Metro dual benefit. Buy within 500m BRT stations.
Operational 2024-2025. Two routes: Eight Mile Plains-Roma St, UQ-CBD. Frequent service every 2-3min peak. Already operational - gains realized 2025+.
Heavy rail (Cross River Rail): +10-18% premiums. BRT (Metro): +5-8% premiums. Light rail: +8-12%. Heavy rail highest property impact. BRT = convenience, not transformative.
Lower impact vs heavy rail, BRT less prestigious than train, bus perception challenges. Moderate gains only. Better as complementary feature than primary driver.