Newmarket
Newmarket is a lively inner-north suburb just 5 km from Brisbane's CBD.
Known for its café culture, boutique shopping, and strong community feel, Newmarket blends convenience with character.
The suburb is popular with young professionals, students, and families thanks to its close proximity to major universities, the city, and surrounding employment hubs. With a mix of renovated Queenslanders, townhouses, and modern apartments, Newmarket offers something for every type of investor and tenant.
Transport & Accessibility
Newmarket is well connected to the city and surrounds. The suburb is serviced by Newmarket train station, providing direct access to the CBD in under 15 minutes. Lutwyche Road and Enoggera Road offer easy connections to the Inner City Bypass and major arterials, while bus services link the suburb to QUT Kelvin Grove and the University of Queensland.
Cycling paths and walkways also provide convenient alternatives for short commutes.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Lifestyle is one of Newmarket's greatest strengths. Locals enjoy boutique cafés, popular restaurants, and the Newmarket Village shopping precinct, which includes retail, dining, and a cinema complex.
Green space is plentiful, with Banks Street Reserve and nearby bikeways offering opportunities for walking, cycling, and outdoor recreation. Its strong community feel, combined with easy access to both Wilston Village and the city, makes Newmarket a favourite among young families and professionals.
Upcoming Developments
Newmarket continues to benefit from infrastructure and lifestyle upgrades, including:
- Newmarket Village expansion – enhanced retail and dining offerings.
- Inner City Bypass upgrades – improving traffic flow and reducing congestion.
- Northern Transitway project – dedicated bus lanes improving access to and from the CBD.
- Residential redevelopments – boutique apartment projects responding to student and professional rental demand.
These projects are expected to strengthen Newmarket's liveability and boost long-term investment appeal.
Education
Families in Newmarket have access to a range of quality schooling options, including:
- Newmarket State School – popular local primary school.
- Kelvin Grove State College – a large Prep–12 school with strong academic and arts programs.
- Wilston State School – highly regarded nearby option.
- St Ambrose's Primary School – Catholic primary in Newmarket.
- QUT Kelvin Grove campus – just minutes away, attracting students to the area.
Community & Lifestyle
Newmarket has a diverse population, with a large proportion of professionals, students, and families. The suburb offers more affordability compared to neighbouring Wilston and Windsor, while maintaining close proximity to the city.
Housing options include post-war cottages, character Queenslanders, and a growing number of modern apartments, creating a wide tenant base for investors.
Buying, Renting & Investing
Newmarket combines character, convenience, and lifestyle within Brisbane's inner north. Its close proximity to universities, the city, and lifestyle amenities make it attractive to a wide range of tenants.
At Aurora Property, we believe Newmarket is a strong choice for investors looking to balance affordability with long-term growth prospects.
Newmarket House Prices
Newmarket offers a balanced mix of traditional family homes and modern unit complexes. The suburb has become a popular choice for first-home buyers and investors seeking affordability close to the city.
- Median House Price: $1,361,500
- Median Unit Price: -
- Median House Rent: $780
- Median Unit Rent: -
Data current as June 25 | Domain.com.au/Research
Newmarket Rental Market
Newmarket offers investors steady rental demand and affordable entry compared to neighbouring blue-chip suburbs. Its student and professional tenant base provides strong yields, while planned infrastructure upgrades and lifestyle improvements point to solid capital growth.
The suburb's mix of character homes and modern apartments ensures broad appeal across demographics, making it a safe and versatile investment location.
Why should you buy an investment property in Newmarket?
Newmarket combines character, convenience, and lifestyle within Brisbane's inner north. Its close proximity to universities, the city, and lifestyle amenities make it attractive to a wide range of tenants.
At Aurora Property, we believe Newmarket is a strong choice for investors looking to balance affordability with long-term growth prospects.
Newmarket offers investors steady rental demand and affordable entry compared to neighbouring blue-chip suburbs. Its student and professional tenant base provides strong yields, while planned infrastructure upgrades and lifestyle improvements point to solid capital growth.
The suburb's mix of character homes and modern apartments ensures broad appeal across demographics, making it a safe and versatile investment location.
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At Aurora Property, our experienced property managers know the Newmarket market inside out. We help investors attract quality tenants, minimise vacancy, and ensure long-term success through proactive property management.
Whether you own a unit, townhouse, or Queenslander, we'll ensure your investment in Newmarket is well looked after.
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