The Brisbane industrial market in numbers
- ~10 million sqm of industrial floorspace across greater Brisbane + Gold Coast — AU's #3 market
- ~40,000 industrial tenancies across three primary corridors (southern, Trade Coast, Yatala) plus north and west
- ~3.5% vacancy rate as of Q1 2026, with Trade Coast sub-3% and Yatala around 3–4% despite heavy new-build
- Average lease size: 2,000–5,000 sqm in Yatala big-box; 800–2,000 sqm in Rocklea/Archerfield; 1,500–3,500 sqm in Trade Coast; long tail of sub-500 sqm in older southern submarkets
- ~350 I&L agents active across CBRE, JLL, Colliers, Cushman & Wakefield, Knight Frank, Ray White Industrial Brisbane, Savills, LJ Hooker Commercial, and boutique agencies
The Trade Coast + Yatala combination gives Brisbane two of the most productive neighbour-scan zones in AU. Port-adjacent logistics + M1 corridor distribution means high tenant density, high turnover, and tight same-building concentration.
The neighbour strategy for Brisbane industrial
The highest-converting Brisbane industrial lead is the operator inside the same building as your listing. The second highest is the operator on the same corridor (south, Trade Coast, or Yatala). Only after that do you widen out.
Why it works in Brisbane specifically:
- Corridor loyalty is high — southern corridor tenants rarely move to the Trade Coast and vice versa. Operational logic (rail vs port vs M1 freight) dictates corridor choice and tenants stay put.
- Same-building match = zero disruption — particularly valuable in the dense Rocklea/Acacia Ridge multi-tenant estates.
- Yatala consolidation — new-build Yatala attracts consolidation rather than relocation. Expansion happens inside the M1 corridor, not back to Brisbane metro.
- Trade Coast cycle timing — freight forwarder contract cycles create quiet tenancy availability that surfaces in SCAYLED scans before hitting CoStar or CoreLogic.
What a scan returns for a Brisbane industrial listing
Example: a scan of 65 Beatty Rd, Archerfield at 200 m radius.
| Field | What you get |
|---|---|
| Neighbouring businesses | ~48 within 200 m |
| Same-building matches | Typically 5–8 in multi-tenant estates |
| Verified contacts | ~22 decision-makers with confirmed emails |
| Unverified contacts | The remainder, flagged but not hidden |
| Industries | 3PL, warehousing, freight forwarding, port logistics, automotive, food logistics, trade services |
| Decision-maker titles | Operations Director, State Manager, Facility Manager, Managing Director, Owner, Logistics Manager |
| Data age | Live — resolved at scan time |
Brisbane industrial submarkets we cover deepest
| Submarket | Corridor | Rough tenancy count | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocklea | South | ~2,200 | Dense mid-market anchor; highest churn rate in Brisbane |
| Acacia Ridge | South | ~1,800 | Southern corridor core; trade services density |
| Archerfield | South | ~1,400 | Airport-adjacent light industrial |
| Darra / Richlands | West | ~1,100 | Centenary Motorway; newer Class A |
| Ellen Grove / Wacol | West | ~900 | Large-format 3PL; regional distribution |
| Eagle Farm | Trade Coast | ~1,500 | Air cargo + port-adjacent freight |
| Pinkenba | Trade Coast | ~800 | Port of Brisbane container handling |
| Hemmant | Trade Coast | ~1,200 | Rail freight + warehousing; newer Class A |
| Yatala | M1 Corridor | ~1,600 | Big-box Class A; fastest-growing AU submarket |
| Virginia / Geebung | North | ~900 | Gateway Motorway; light manufacturing |
| Brendale / Strathpine | North | ~1,100 | Outer north; trade services + regional distribution |
Tenancy counts are approximate; based on public ASIC business register data as of Q1 2026.
Agent workflow — a typical week
Monday 9 am — listing brief in. 3,100 sqm tilt-slab warehouse coming on in Yatala, 8-week lead time.
Monday 9:10 am — SCAYLED scan.200 m radius. Two minutes later: 46 neighbouring operators, 20 verified contacts, 6 same-building matches.
Monday 10 am — calls to same-building tenants.Three of six pick up. One is a regional 3PL that just won a major Gold Coast retailer's distribution contract and needs expansion space. That's your deal.
By Friday — two formal enquiries, one offer in hand. Listing goes live the following Monday with the offer already negotiated.
Pricing for Brisbane agents
| Plan | AUD / month | Credits | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | $0 (one-time) | 20 | 1 |
| Starter | $119 | 200 | 5 |
| Pro | $229 | 425 | 10 |