5 Worst Suburbs to Invest in Australia in 2026 | My Next Property

Where should property investors avoid buying apartments in Australia in 2026?

In this episode, Steve reveals five high-risk unit markets across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast where oversupply, building defects and rising body-corporate costs could leave investors trapped.

Using construction pipeline data and real defect cases, Steve explains why high rental yields and cheap apartment prices do not always equal a good investment. These are the five markets he would avoid right now—and the risks investors need to check before buying any high-rise apartment.

0:47 — #1 Docklands

3:08 — #2 Macquarie Park

4:19 — #3 Brisbane CBD

5:56 — #4 Broadbeach

7:30 — #5 Fortitude Valley

9:01 — The Biggest Risk Across All Five

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