Brisbane Make Good: Typical Costs and What to Expect
Typical office make good, defit and fit-out costs for commercial tenants in Brisbane, QLD.
Typical new office fit-out in Brisbane
$2,548–$2,615 per m² (new fit-out, 2026)
Cushman & Wakefield and AS Estimation, 2026 Office Fit Out Cost Guides
Make good and strip out removal costs are priced separately by scope. See the full cost benchmarks by scope and city.
Brisbane's new office fit-out cost runs around $2,548 to $2,615 per square metre in 2026 according to Cushman & Wakefield and AS Estimation, putting it close to Sydney and ahead of Melbourne and Perth in the 2026 city comparisons. Brisbane's CBD has seen substantial new commercial building activity over the past decade, so the mix of building ages here skews newer than Sydney or Melbourne on average, though older stock still exists and should always be checked before assuming no asbestos assessment is needed.
What drives cost in Brisbane specifically
Brisbane's CBD and Fortitude Valley precincts both carry a mix of heritage and modern commercial buildings, so a strip out quote should always be scoped against the specific building, not a citywide average. Growth precincts like Springfield, well outside the traditional CBD, host newer, simpler commercial stock where make good jobs tend to be more straightforward and access less restricted than a high-rise CBD tower.
Where Brisbane commercial tenants are based
Brisbane CBD holds the bulk of the city's larger corporate and government tenancies. Fortitude Valley and South Bank have grown into established secondary commercial precincts with a mix of older converted buildings and newer towers. Spring Hill, just north of the CBD, carries a mix of heritage low-rise commercial stock, where make good scope can include heritage-specific reinstatement requirements worth checking with your building manager.
Commercial precincts in Brisbane
- Brisbane CBD
- Fortitude Valley
- South Bank
- Spring Hill
- Springfield
Frequently asked questions about make good in Brisbane
How much does an office make good cost in Brisbane?
New fit-out costs in Brisbane run around $2,548 to $2,615 per square metre in 2026. Strip out and reinstatement costs are priced separately by scope; see our cost benchmark table.
Is Brisbane's building stock generally newer than Sydney's?
On average the CBD skews newer due to recent development, but older buildings still exist across the CBD, Fortitude Valley and Spring Hill, so always confirm your specific building's age before assuming no asbestos check is needed.
Do heritage buildings in Brisbane need special make good treatment?
Often yes. Heritage-listed commercial buildings, common in precincts like Spring Hill, can carry extra documentation and reinstatement requirements. Confirm heritage status with your building manager before scoping works.
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