How do Brisbane's units compare across the regions?
The median price for a Brisbane unit sits at $389,250, according to RP Data.
The city's median price was up 2.6% in the quarter to August. On a yearly basis, Brisbane's unit prices increased by 5.6%.
Property Observer looks at some recent Brisbane apartment sales to see just what $389,250 will buy you, and how much you have to sacrifice to get close to the CBD.
Inner ring: 0-5 kilometres from the CBD
This one bedroom, one bathroom apartment in the Brisbane CBD sold for $380,00 last month. The 64 square metre unit in Charlotte Towers faces south-east, with an enclosed balcony. Its bedroom has built in robes and the apartment currently returns $2,136 per month, after deducting management fees.
Residents have access to the complex's outdoor plunge pool, heated indoor lap pool gym and barbecue.
- Price: $380,000
- Bedrooms: One
- Drive to CBD: 0 minutes
The online listing for this New Farm apartment advises the new owners to redesign or renovate it. Sold for $384,500, the unit has one bedroom and one bathroom, with a kitchen that is separated from the living and dining space.
The apartment, with around 40 square metres of internal floor space, comes with an under cover car port.
- Price: $384,500
- Bedrooms: One
- Drive to CBD: Eight minutes
This article continues on the next page. To see how much you can get for your dollar in Brisbane's middle ring, click below.
Middle ring: 5-10 kilometres from the CBD
2/8 Shirley Street Indooroopilly, Queensland
This two bedroom, two bathroom ground floor apartment in Indooroopilly sold for $385,000 earlier this year. Located in a six-unit complex, it has 126 square metres of internal floor space. Both bedrooms have built in robes, and the apartment has a large courtyard.
- Price: $385,000
- Bedrooms: Two
- Travel to CBD: 10 minutes
Another two bedroom apartment in a block of six, this Carina unit sold for $380,000 this month. The apartment, with a rear deck, has built in robes in both the bedrooms, one of which has an en suite. There is another main bathroom, and an open plan living and kitchen area within the apartment's 122 square metres. The apartment, within five minutes' walk to the City Express bus, also includes a secure double garage.
- Price: $380,000
- Bedrooms: Two
- Travel to CBD: 12 minutes