Western Corridor, QLD
western Corridor gearing up for a golden decade
With rising interest rates and affordability pressures shaping buyer decisions nationwide, savvy investors are zeroing in on Brisbane’s western corridor - and in particular, the fast-developing Ipswich region, including Ripley, as a top destination for long-term capital growth and strong rental yields.
Fuelled by demand for affordable housing, massive infrastructure investment, and the looming Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, Ipswich and its key suburbs are no longer just ‘outer-ring’ markets - they’re now at the centre of Southeast
Queensland’s transformation story - outer suburbs leading Brisbane’s market momentum
Across Greater Brisbane, price growth has been driven by the city’s outer suburbs. According to data from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic), values in the lower quartile surged 14% over the past 12 months, compared to just 4.8% in the upper quartile.
Ipswich and Logan were specifically cited as areas attracting strong buyer activity due to their price accessibility and healthy rental yields.
Only 2% of suburbs across Brisbane have seen price declines in the last year – a powerful signal that capital growth is broad-based and still climbing. Notably, more than half of the top 20 suburbs for value growth sit within the Ipswich LGA.
Why Ipswich and Ripley are on every investor’s radar
As population growth continues, infrastructure projects are completed, and rental demand keeps up, growth in Brisbane’s outer ring is still years away from any market decline.
Suburbs like East Ipswich, Raceview, Springfield, Newtown and Redbank Plains continue to attract attention. But it’s Ripley - one of Australia’s largest masterplanned communities - that’s quickly emerging as a standout.
Spotlight on Ripley
Ripley forms the heart of the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area, forecast to house over 120,000 residents by 2041. This suburb is benefitting from:
Major residential and commercial development, including Ripley Town Centre
Easy access to Springfield, Ipswich CBD and the Centenary Highway
Brand new homes attracting tenants and families at scale
Ongoing state and private infrastructure investment
In short, Ripley offers a rare mix of modern housing, strong rental demand, and a clear long-term population growth trajectory.
Olympic tailwinds and infrastructure upside
The upcoming Brisbane 2032 Olympics is acting as an economic accelerator across the region. While Olympic venues will be concentrated around Brisbane, Ipswich is already benefitting from its proximity and connection to the Games’ broader infrastructure footprint.
Public transport upgrades, road expansions, new schools, and hospital improvements are all either underway or in planning and will directly improve accessibility and amenity for residents in Ipswich and Ripley.
The affordability, lifestyle and land availability in Ipswich, combined with strong infrastructure planning, are creating ideal conditions for investors looking beyond the inner-city premium.
Investment snapshot
Metric Ipswich/Ripley Performance
Median house price ~$520,000–$650,000 (varies by suburb)
Rental yields 4.5%–5.5% across key areas
Vacancy rates Sub-2% region-wide; sub-1% in growth corridors like Ripley
Annual price growth (low tier) 14% (Cotality 2025)
Population growth One of the highest rates in SEQ
Infrastructure drivers Olympics 2032, Ripley Town Centre, health and transport upgrades
Final word from Australian Property Research
While investors may still find short-term gains in markets like Perth and Adelaide, Ipswich and Ripley offer the strongest mix of yield, affordability, infrastructure backing and long-term demand in Queensland right now.
The Olympics will amplify this growth trajectory, helping ensure that the region remains at the centre of Southeast Queensland’s next property cycle.
If you're seeking strong rental returns, value buying, and long-term capital growth underpinned by infrastructure and migration, Ipswich - and particularly Ripley - should be top of your shortlist.
