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Australia’s housing market continues to push higher, despite high interest rates and economic uncertainty.
This month’s Market Smart breaks down where growth is happening, what’s driving it, and where investors are turning their attention next…
Values Up 1.7% In 2025
National home values continued to rise in May, albeit at a slightly softer pace than April, posting a modest increase and marking the fourth consecutive month of growth. This result compares to April’s 0.3% lift, underscoring the market’s resilience despite the recent federal election hiatus. Activity broadly normalised post-election, with listing volumes and clearance rates returning to near-seasonal averages, supporting sustained demand…
Values Edge Higher Amid Holiday Slowdown
Australia’s property market continued to move upward in April, though at a slightly gentler pace than the previous month. National dwelling values rose 0.3%, easing slightly from March’s 0.4% increase. While the growth trend remains intact, the tempo has clearly slowed, with many buyers and sellers taking a…
Growth in 7 out of 8 Capitals
After a three-month downturn that saw values slip 0.4%, February’s 0.3% national increase signals an improving market. Gains were broad-based across most capital cities—with every capital except Darwin (down 0.1%) and Regional Victoria (no change) posting positive results. Notably, Melbourne and Hobart both recorded a 0.4% monthly rise, breaking a prolonged period of decline. Sydney also contributed with a 0.3% increase, driven…
Home Values Bounce Back
After a three-month downturn that saw values slip 0.4%, February’s 0.3% national increase suggests market sentiment is improving. The rise was broad-based, with every capital city except Darwin (-0.1%) and Regional Victoria (0.0%) posting gains. Notably, Melbourne and Hobart (+0.4%) led the recovery. Melbourne’s growth is particularly significant as it breaks a ten-month streak of falling home values. Sydney also saw 0.3% growth, with…
Values Hold Steady
Australia’s housing market remained largely unchanged in January, with national dwelling values recording only a marginal decline of -0.03%. While this suggests a level of stability, the data reveals a growing divergence between capital cities and regional markets. Across the combined capitals, dwelling values fell by -0.2%, weighed down by declines in Sydney (-0.4%), Melbourne (-0.6%), and Canberra (-0.5%). In contrast, regional markets…
A Rare Decline
The Australian property market closed 2024 with a notable shift, marking the first national decline in housing values in nearly two years. December’s -0.1% drop in CoreLogic’s Home Value Index (HVI) reflects the culmination of affordability constraints, increased stock levels, and shifting buyer sentiment. This decline, while modest, signals a broader trend of cooling momentum following an extended period of robust growth. The quarterly…
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