Brisbane buyer’s agent Lauren Jones shares expert insight into how first-time home buyers are struggling with the entry-level price point of Brisbane properties. As well, she reveals the exact figures we are working with.

First published on March 13th, 2025, by Property Journalist Maria Gil. Click here to read original Domain article.

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The reality of buying a house at the bottom of the market, or at an entry-level price, can sometimes be a confronting experience.

The most affordable houses in a capital city usually come with any number of compromises – and while buyers already know location is often just the starting point, it can still be difficult to pinpoint where the entry-level homes are before anyone else does.

Competition at the lower end of the market is notoriously strong, so experts say the key to securing a house on a tight budget is knowing exactly where to look, and considering older properties.

Domain has rounded up some of the best examples of entry-level properties on the market.

Entry-level houses in Brisbane

In Brisbane, it has become more challenging for a first-time buyer to buy a house on a tight budget, says buyer’s agent Lauren Jones.

“It’s now going to be impossible in [the Brisbane City Council area]. However, it’s still possible in Moreton Bay, Logan and Ipswich. In the Redlands, you’re almost out of options as well.”

The cost of an entry-level house based on the 25th percentile in Brisbane is $735,000, according to Domain data.

“[That] is pretty much your absolute bottom entry price to buy a house in greater Brisbane,” Jones says.

“If you want to be in [the Brisbane City Council area] within a 12-kilometre ring, you probably want $1.1 million. If you’re happy to go to somewhere like North Lakes, the minimum you need is probably $800,000.”