Australia’s rental market continues to display nuanced dynamics, with capital cities diverging in performance over the past week. According to SQM Research’s Weekly Rents Index, national combined rents declined modestly to $645.44, while annual gains held firm at 3.3%. The standout performer was Darwin, where combined rents jumped over 1.0% week-on-week and soared nearly 14%…
National asking prices rose modestly in the four weeks to 1 July 2025, with combined house and unit prices lifting 0.5% over the month and 9.0% annually. Houses outpaced units in growth, with standout gains across several mid-sized capitals. City highlights: Adelaide led the national upswing with a 9% rise in combined dwelling prices over…