They have local job options,rising house prices,strong rental demand and new infrastructure on the way.
A patch of paradise won’t break the bank in some of the most beautiful and isolated locations in the country.
They boast a convenient location,a village feel and plenty of shops and restaurants,and buyers are willing to spend up to get in.
From an elegant home in the nation’s most exclusive street,to a coastal getaway with incredible views - here’s our pick of the bunch.
In some once-affordable neighbourhoods,it has become much harder to find a good value home in only the past five years.
We’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch from across the country’s most luxurious properties.
Even an entry-level Brisbane house has doubled in price over the past five years,and loan repayments are tipping many owners into mortgage stress.
Home buyers are flocking to coastal havens and lush hamlets – but on the flipside,a handful of areas are cheaper than five years ago.
We’ve rounded up the best luxury listings,from modern waterfront houses to charming heritage homes.
The Queensland government has lost its bid to avoid paying $2.7 million to a couple who lost their house after it was sold to them under fraudulent circumstances.
‘We kicked a goal when we moved here,’ said the rugby league great and former senator,who is moving on from his home in an ‘underrated’ pocket by the river.