# Brisbane Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Brisbane Class A rent is A$720/sqm/yr · ≈ $43.5 PSF/yr USD ($43 USD), typical term 7 years, 8 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: A$720/sqm/yr · ≈ $43.5 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 7 years.
- Typical rent-free: 8 months.
- Vacancy: 11.6%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Brisbane
- **country**: Australia
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: A$720/sqm/yr · ≈ $43.5 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $43/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 11.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 7
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 8
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 5.4%

## FAQ
### What is the impact of the 2032 Olympics?
Material and structural. Olympic infrastructure investment — Cross River Rail, Brisbane Metro, athlete villages, venue construction — anchors a multi-decade demand pipeline through 2032 and beyond.

### How does Brisbane compare to Sydney or Melbourne?
Brisbane offers ~15-25% rent discount to Sydney CBD with comparable specification. Trophy tier is shallower; growth dynamics are stronger.

### What is Queen's Wharf's role?
Queen's Wharf — the AUD 3.6bn Star Entertainment-led mega-development — anchors Brisbane's post-2024 trophy frontier with integrated resort, casino, hotel, and Class A office.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/brisbane/faq), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.