North of Brisbane's gateway bridge features strongly in Residex forecasts.

A recent report from Residex states that “high growth opportunities in the housing market nearly always exist, but the selection of the right area and dwelling type is paramount to future success.”

The report includes an “Overview of Predicted Growth in Brisbane” and pinpoints what are expected to be the Top Performing suburbs over the next eight years.

Upper Caboolture and Morayfield are among the top selections with a predicted growth rate of 10% per annum over the next five years and 9% per annum through to 2018.

Bellmere is close on their heels also with a forecast growth rate of 10% per annum for the next five years and 8% per annum July 2010 – July 2018.

Griffin is also another suburb expected to perform well over the next five years - 7% per annum – and 6% per annum for the 8 years period.