Stafford Heights

For first home buyers searching Brisbane’s northside, Stafford Heights is no longer the quiet achiever it once was. Just 9km from the CBD, this elevated suburb has seen entry-level homes — three-bedroom, one-bathroom classics on 600m² blocks — surge more than 76% in value over the past five years. The question is, does that growth make Stafford Heights too late to buy into, or is it still one of the smartest plays for first-time buyers ready to step into the market?