Caboolture Property Market Update 1st Half 2026
Caboolture offers affordable housing, great schools, and easy access to both Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, making it a fantastic place for families and professionals alike. With its mix of urban conveniences and semi-rural charm, residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle while staying connected to major city hubs.
Property Trends
In Q1 2026, Caboolture recorded a median house price of $902,500 and a median unit price of $632,000. This reflects an annual (Q1 2025 – Q1 2026) median price growth of 17.2% for houses and 14.3% for units. Comparing Q1 2025 and Q1 2026, sales did decline, by -3.8% for houses (to 125 sales in Q1 2026) and by -55.3% for units (to 34 sales in Q1 2026). This confirms a clear undersupply of housing stock, which has supported price growth even with cash rate hikes in early 2026. Thus, now remain an ideal time for owners to capitalize on their investments. Further, without any houses to be built in 2026, the current undersupply will worsen. Thus, buyers must act fast.
Project Development
Caboolture will see approximately $194.6M of new projects commencing construction in 2026. Although there are several residential projects planned in 2026, they will only deliver 62 units and 74 townhouses. Further, when compared to Q1 2026 sales of 125 houses and 34 units, this will not be enough. There is many land lots to be created (443 lots), however this will take more time to develop into houses. Therefore, the current undersupply will intensify and can drive up property prices.
Rental Market & Growth
House rental yield in Caboolture was 3.6% in March 2026, higher than Moreton Bay LGA (3.3%) and Brisbane Metro (3.0%). This is paired with an 8.3% growth in median house rental price in the past 12 months to Q1 2026, at $650 per week; along with a 3.9% increase in the number of houses rented (to 295 rentals in Q1 2026). There is a high level of demand in the Caboolture house rental market, which is beneficial to investors.
Vacancy Rates & Property Investment
Caboolture recorded a vacancy rate of 0.7% in March 2026, slightly below Moreton Bay’s 0.9% average and Brisbane Metro’s 0.8% average. Vacancy rates in the past 12 months have declined, confirming a tighter rental market. Furthermore, a 0.7% vacancy rate is significantly below the 3.0% benchmark, suggesting quicker occupancy of rental properties. This creates a conducive investment environment for investors, even with a higher house and unit entry price in the past 12 months to Q1 2026.
