The Next Boom Suburb? Why This Quiet Pocket Is Set to Explode

Tucked between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Greater Flagstone and its emerging neighbour Flinders Lakes are quietly transforming into one of South East Queensland’s most significant long-term property plays.

Originally flagged in strategic planning documents over a decade ago, this corridor was identified early as a key growth precinct to accommodate the region’s rising population. In 2010, it was declared a Priority Development Area, clearing the path for large-scale residential development supported by a staged rollout of infrastructure and services.

The vision was bold from the start: tens of thousands of homes, modern schools, integrated retail and commercial hubs, and an abundance of open space. But what’s been quietly building behind the scenes is now starting to surface. As of 2025, the first stages of the Flinders Lakes precinct have broken ground. Development is already underway on Riverstone Springs, a 309-lot community that marks the beginning of a master-planned township projected to deliver over 21,000 homes by 2045. While that long-term timeline might sound distant, the impact on the area’s property values and rental demand is far more immediate.

This suburb is beginning to turn heads for good reason. Prices remain affordable by South East Queensland standards, yet the scale of planned investment positions it for substantial uplift. A Catholic Prep–Year 12 college is already under construction and is expected to be completed by early 2026. A new state school is proposed for later in the decade, and with each new stage of development, demand for rental accommodation and owner-occupied homes continues to rise. Importantly, the land use plan for the area balances residential development with substantial natural reserves, giving it long-term lifestyle appeal that is increasingly scarce in higher-density locations.

One challenge currently limiting the pace of growth is access. At present, Greater Flagstone relies on a single major road in and out, which has become a sticking point for local residents and developers alike. However, the Logan City Council is actively lobbying for state support to upgrade the surrounding arterial routes and connect directly to the Mount Lindesay Highway. In time, this will resolve one of the area’s few remaining drawbacks and unlock further housing and commercial release zones.

What makes this suburb stand out for investment is its position on the growth curve. While many parts of South East Queensland have already experienced sharp increases in price, Greater Flagstone and Flinders Lakes are still early in their development cycle. Investors buying in now are securing land and housing at today’s prices in exchange for exposure to a pipeline of public and private investment that will stretch over the next two decades. Rental yields are already competitive, vacancy rates are tight, and future demand is all but guaranteed as new stages of community infrastructure come online.

In a market where so many suburbs have already surged, the opportunity here is timing. This is a chance to enter on the ground floor of a master-planned satellite city. For investors with a medium to long-term view, this suburb offers the rare combination of value, growth potential, and a clear trajectory for transformation. It may not be widely discussed yet, but it won’t stay quiet for long.