Olympic Boom: Why Brisbane’s Commercial Property Market Is Heating Up (and Where to Look Next)

If you’re waiting for a sign to explore Brisbane’s booming commercial property market... this is it.

With over $7 billion in Games-related infrastructure already rolling out across the city, savvy investors are moving fast to secure commercial assets in high-growth zones. And if you’re not looking yet… you’re probably already behind.

As a Commercial Broker experienced with Brisbane markets & with over 30 years of experience, Broker Rod Cross at North Coast Lending knows this city like the back of his hand and more importantly, he knows the lenders who want to be part of it. Not just the Big 4. We’re talking niche, commercial-first lenders with flexible terms and fast approvals because timing is everything.

What’s Driving the Commercial Surge?

Let’s break it down. Brisbane’s gearing up for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and it’s not just stadiums getting a facelift. According to Colliers, office completions in the city are tracking 34% below the previous decade, and 51% down in fringe markets. That’s a massive supply squeeze.

Meanwhile, demand is going sky-high — particularly in construction, engineering, logistics, and professional services. Which makes sense when you consider what's coming:

• A brand new 63,000-seat Victoria Park Stadium
• The Athlete’s Village in Bowen Hills
• A state-of-the-art National Aquatic Centre in Spring Hill
• Major upgrades to rail, roads, and bus corridors

This isn’t just urban renewal — it’s a full-blown commercial renaissance.

Where Should Investors Be Looking?

Colliers has identified a number of high-potential commercial hotspots including:

• Fortitude Valley
• Spring Hill
• Roma Street
• Herston
• Bowen Hills

These areas are fast becoming Brisbane’s next-generation urban hubs packed with mixed-use opportunities, better transport, and increasingly limited stock.

Want to talk last-mile logistics, warehousing, office space or retail + resi mix? These fringe locations are ticking all the boxes for long-term capital growth and rental demand.

And the big players know it. The commercial corridor from Bowen Hills to Woolloongabba is being called the next “Olympic boom precinct” where developers and investors are racing to secure what’s left.

Why Work with Rod?

Here’s the thing: buying commercial isn’t like buying a house. You need structure, strategy and a broker who actually gets it.

Rod Cross, our Business Broker, brings three decades of commercial lending expertise to the table, plus access to a panel of lenders well beyond the banks. Whether you're after funding for an office fit-out, a commercial acquisition, or a mixed-use development, Rod can help structure your deal to work smarter and close faster.

TL;DR?

• Commercial demand is heating up in Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympics
• Fringe areas like Fortitude Valley, Spring Hill & Bowen Hills are booming
• Infrastructure upgrades = long-term value uplift
• Now’s the time to get in before everyone else does

Let’s Talk Business (Literally)

If you’re looking to invest, upgrade, refinance, or develop  chat with Rod Cross, your Commercial Broker. Because while the city’s gearing up for gold, your commercial portfolio should be too.

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