It’s safe to say that 7-Eleven has gotten a lot of attention lately, and there are quite a few that can be caught around the country.
Especially in big cities, it feels like there’s a 7-Eleven on every street corner. While its gas station counterparts are rare, one cannot deny the transformation the Japanese-owned giant has undergone.
The gas and convenience chain now offers quality coffee, sushi and onigiri, sandwiches, snacks and yes – Slurpees. Drivers can also lock in their fuel price via the app – a useful feature as oil prices rise.
Every seventh logged-in purchase gets a free bonus, and app owners get a free birthday donut.
Australian 7-Eleven locations are popular with investors for their long leases and consistent returns. Photo: 7-Eleven Australia
The retailer is Australia’s number one chain, with more than 760 news outlets nationally; the Australian arm was recently acquired for $1.71 billion by its parent 7-Eleven International.
Most of the premises are leased back to the main office, the annual growth of the rent is usually 3 to 3.5% per year, which ensures a strong return, and a long lease.
The brand maintains, repairs and replaces all fuel tanks and equipment.
So, let’s get into some of the real estate in Australia.
Victoria
One outstanding location sits in the heart of Richmond, just a stone’s throw from the CBD and the MCG, at 86 Church Street.
Offered by CBRE’s Jamie Perlinger and David Napoleone, the site enjoys high fall and visibility in one of Melbourne’s most popular postcodes.
It has been a mainstay in Richmond since 1999, and has lease options that run through December 2034.
Mr Perlinger said convenience sales continue to perform strongly with yield sharpening and demand from a diverse range of buyers remaining strong.
“This is exactly the type of investor they are chasing right now – a globally supported long-term tenant in the heart of inner Melbourne,” he said.
The property will be auctioned on April 1.
The Waurn Ponds 7-Eleven is being built in 2025. Photo: realcommercial.com.au
Outside of Geelong, there is also a 7-Eleven outlet at 3 Enterprise Way in Waurn Ponds – a popular stop for motorists and cyclists alike on the way to the Great Ocean Road.
It is being offered by CBRE in Melbourne and has a 12-year lease to 2037 on the property, plus options.
It was built just last year in 2025, which CBRE says could increase depreciation benefits and save on stamp duty.
Starbucks and Guzman Y Gomez are very focused on the service channel.
Total revenue is forecast to exceed approximately $448,000 plus GST.
The Waurn Ponds site is for sale by private treaty.
New South Wales
In NSW, there is 214 Wollombi Road in Cessnock, which allows you to stock up on fuel and snacks on the way to the Hunter Valley.
Or maybe stop for a coffee after a powerful Cessnock Goannas rugby league game.
Cessnock 7-Eleven offers stable employment in a strong growth environment. Photo: realcommercial.com.au
The site is offered by Kieran Bourke of CBRE NSW.
It currently has a 15-year lease on the main office, with options to 2041.
Queensland
The Sunshine State has several 7-Eleven outlets, most of which are located in Brisbane’s growth corridors.
Perhaps most notable is 357 Brisbane Street in West Ipswich, which also plays host to Oporto.
This makes the decision between a couple of onigiri or a Triple Bondi meal difficult.
West Ipswich 7-Eleven has an Oporto affiliate. Photo: realcommercial.com.au
Offered by Stonebridge Property Group in Brisbane.
Outside of Ipswich, there is a 7-Eleven site for sale at 130 Ash Street in Flinders View, also offered by CBRE in Brisbane.
In this case there is a 10-year lease with options to 2050.
It is in a prime location within easy reach of Ipswich Grammar and Ipswich Girls’ Grammar, and adjoins a 3,243 sqm shopping centre.
Skip north of Brisbane now, there’s a 7-Eleven site at 1001-1003 South Pine Road in Everton Hills, offered by you guessed it – CBRE Brisbane.
This one has lease options extending to 2049.
Everton Hills 7-Eleven is located on one of the busiest roads in north Brisbane – South Pine Road. Photo: realcommercial.com.au
Hammerich’s Coffee (The Coffee Club) is also part of the deal.
You jump into the Bayside-Eastern neighborhood, and you’ll see that 689 New Cleveland Road in Gumdale is for sale.
It currently has a turnover of over $433,000 plus GST.
It is offered by Elders Commercial Brisbane and has lease options to 2044, and is being sold subject to expressions of interest.
The gas revolution: Why gas stations have long-term investment legs
Ray White Research has identified gas stations as a key asset class in the transition away from fossil fuels.
“This combination of rising fuel costs, rapid EV adoption and residential charging constraints has dramatically changed the investment landscape for station equipment,” said head of research Vanessa Rader.
“Far from facing obsolescence in the future of electricity, these buildings have emerged as important dual-purpose infrastructure, and the transaction market reflects that confidence.”
Gas station sales totaled $867.9 million across 175 properties in 2025, a 16.5% increase from 2024 – just over 85% were private investors.
Capitalization rates have averaged 6% although Ray White has seen exchange rates anywhere from 4% to 9%.
Gas station investment increases in 2025. Photo: Ray White Research
Ms. Rader said the gas stations that will do best in the future will be those that offer regular meals and snacks.
“Investors are increasingly valuing service stations not just as gas stations but as well-positioned locations backed by QSR quality. [quick service restaurant] they hired,” he said.
“The presence of QSR operators such as McDonald’s, KFC, Hungry Jack’s and large coffee chains near petrol stations has had a significant impact on service station purchases.”
He also said that although high fuel prices and EV adoption seem like a drag, gas stations have an important role to play in electrifying vehicles.
“The longer dwell times associated with charging an electric vehicle, typically 20 to 40 minutes compared to five minutes for a gas stop, create improved opportunities for QSR, coffee and retail,” Ms. Rader said.
