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Cross River Rail Brisbane Property Impact 2026
Cross River Rail operational 2025: $10.4B transforms Brisbane connectivity. New stations drive 10-18% property gains within 1km. Woolloongabba (Olympics 2032 +15%), Boggo Road (education precinct +18%), Albert Street (CBD +12%). Doubles train capacity, eliminates bottleneck. Buy within 800m for maximum premium. 5-7 year hold.
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How to invest in Cross River Rail stations?
Operational 2025: Buy within 1km of new stations. Woolloongabba: $620k, Olympics 2032 boost. Boggo Road: $580k, health/education precinct. Albert Street: $680k CBD apartments. Pre-completion premiums 5-8% already factored. 10-18% total gains by 2027-2028. 5-7 year hold.
Cross River Rail Overview
Cross River Rail Stations
| Station | Median | Anticipated Gain | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolloongabba | $620k | +15% | Olympics 2032 |
| Boggo Road | $580k | +18% | Health/Edu |
| Albert Street | $680k | +12% | CBD |
| Exhibition | $650k | +10% | Convention |
Investment Strategy
Station Proximity: Buy within 800m for maximum premium. Apartments 0-400m, houses 400-1000m. Operational 2025 drives immediate gains. 5-7 year hold.
Risks
Oversupply: Developers target station precincts, high apartment volumes.
Olympics Speculation: Woolloongabba 2032 Olympics priced in partially.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Operational 2025: New stations drive 10-18% gains within 1km. Woolloongabba (+15%), Albert Street (+12%), Boggo Road (+18%). Eliminates CBD bottleneck, doubles train capacity. Properties within 800m gain most.
Woolloongabba: $620k, Gabba redevelopment, Olympics 2032. Boggo Road: $580k, education/health precinct. Albert Street: CBD, $680k apartments. Buy within 1km for premium.
Operational 2025. New stations: Woolloongabba, Albert Street, Boggo Road, Roma Street upgrade. Pre-completion gains 5-8% already priced. Buy now for 2025+ realized gains.
Cross River Rail stations: +10-18% premium. Existing stations: +8-12%. New rail = higher gains. Woolloongabba highest upside (Olympics 2032 amplification).
Cross River Rail: Heavy rail, regional connectivity, operational 2025. Brisbane Metro: BRT, local routes, operational 2024. Cross River = higher property impact (suburban connectivity).
Construction disruption complete 2025, oversupply risk (developers target stations), Olympics 2032 speculation (Woolloongabba). Requires 5-7 year hold post-completion.