With every lot in the first stage of its Airport Industrial Park (AIP) now snapped up, Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has launched a 25-hectare second stage, a move that underscores just how tight the market for premium industrial space has become across South East Queensland.
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Stage 2 has been launched with construction underway on the first lots, set to deliver up to 27,000 square metres of lettable area across as many as 10 tenancies. The new lots range from mid-size warehouse options of 1,400sqm to 2,200sqm through to large-scale facilities between 4,500sqm and 5,500sqm, with custom design-and-build options also on the table.
BAC Executive General Manager Commercial Scott Norris said the hunger for well-connected industrial land is unlike anything the precinct has seen in years.
“Demand for supply chain, logistics and manufacturing facilities is growing at levels we haven’t witnessed in more than a decade,” Mr Norris said, noting Brisbane Airport’s rare combination of airside access, round-the-clock operations, and connections to the major road network, the Port of Brisbane, and rail.
The airport is home to more than 600 businesses across its 2,700-hectare footprint. Mr Norris described it as “a suburb in its own right” with connectivity that most industrial precincts cannot match, citing its links to road, rail, seaport and aviation networks. BAC ranks it as Australia’s most connected domestic hub and the country’s third-busiest airport.
Outdoor retailer completes the Stage 1 puzzle
Stage 1 tenants include Australia Post, Martin Brower, Sadleirs, and Tile One. The final tenant to lock in a lease was outdoor adventure retailer 4WD Supacentre, which is relocating from Brendale and will occupy a purpose-built 20,000sqm warehouse on a 47,071sqm site.
4WD Supacentre CEO Christian Rolfe said the company had simply outgrown its current home.
“A significant increase in sales has meant we need a bigger warehouse space to meet consumer demand,” Mr Rolfe said, adding that the move would give the business the space it needs for its next phase of expansion. Construction is due to start in May, with the distribution centre expected to open mid-2027 and generate up to 1,000 jobs onsite during the build phase.
Sustainability is a key feature of the development. BAC has already secured 5 Star Green Star Buildings certification on three Stage 1 sites, and the same benchmark is being targeted for new stages. The 4WD Supacentre facility will incorporate 350kW of solar, rainwater harvesting, water-efficient fittings, and translucent roof sheeting to bring natural light into the warehouse.
The Airport Industrial Park expansion forms part of BAC’s broader $5 billion, five-year investment program, dubbed Future BNE, under which more than 150 projects will roll out across the precinct. Beyond Stage 2, BAC has flagged a further 30 hectares of industrial capacity to be released to market over the next three years.
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For workers, the location also comes with a lifestyle angle. Mr Norris pointed out that employees are within easy reach of 170 shops and dining options at Skygate, reinforcing the precinct’s appeal beyond its logistics credentials.
Mr Norris noted significant land constraints across Australia’s eastern seaboard, and with Stage 1 selling out entirely, the Airport Industrial Park appears well-placed to capitalise.
Published 11-May-2026
