As Queensland Real Estate Editor for The Courier Mail, Elizabeth Tilley has become the definitive voice on residential property trends across Australia’s third-largest state. With 19 years’ experience spanning regional newspapers and national broadcast platforms, she brings unique perspective to housing affordability debates.
“Tilley’s reporting doesn’t just describe the market – it influences policy and buyer behavior.” – 2023 REIQ Media Citation
We’ve followed Elizabeth Tilley’s work across Queensland’s media landscape for nearly two decades, observing her evolution from regional reporter to one of Australia’s most authoritative voices on residential property markets. Her reporting combines granular market analysis with human-centered storytelling, making complex economic trends accessible to mainstream audiences.
This 2024 analysis challenged prevailing narratives about Australia’s cooling housing market. Tilley combined Reserve Bank data with on-the-ground agent interviews to reveal a 14% year-over-year price increase in Brisbane’s premium suburbs. Her methodology included heat-mapping buyer origins, exposing surprising demand from interstate migrants.
Tilley’s six-month investigation into regional migration patterns became required reading for policymakers. By tracking 300 first-home purchases, she identified emerging commuter towns within 90 minutes of Brisbane CBD. The piece notably influenced the Queensland Government’s First Home Owner Grant revisions.
This cross-platform analysis blended ABS labor statistics with developer interviews. Tilley coined the term “Zoomtowns” to describe communities attracting hybrid workers, later adopted by real estate industry groups. The report’s impact metrics showed a 22% increase in regional property inquiries post-publication.
Tilley prioritizes stories grounded in verifiable market data from Queensland-specific sources. A successful 2023 pitch from Moreton Bay Council combined census migration figures with school enrollment data to predict housing demand. Avoid generic national statistics without local context.
Her award-winning series on stamp duty reforms demonstrates interest in legislative changes affecting average buyers. PR professionals should frame pitches around measurable policy outcomes rather than theoretical impacts.
With 63% of her 2024 bylines focusing on non-metro markets, Tilley seeks stories challenging urban-centric narratives. A recent exclusive on Gladstone’s rental market emerged from a regional agent’s tip about tradesworker demand.
Less than 12% of her output covers commercial real estate. Successful residential pitches often tie into broader themes like intergenerational living or sustainability.
Her dual role allows for multimedia treatments of complex stories. A 2024 investigation into flood-prone properties ran as print/online features plus a 15-minute podcast deep dive.
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