When it comes to making savvy property investment decisions, having access to reliable data and trusted insights is key.
While there are plenty of resources out there, I've put together a list of some of the best websites to help you stay on top of the Australian property market.
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting, these sites will give you the information you need to make better decisions.
1. Property Update
As Australia’s leading property investment blog, Property Update offers in-depth market insights, investment strategies, and analysis from a wide range of experts to help you make informed decisions.
Voted the best property blog in the world for 7 years in a row, we provide clarity amidst the noise of mixed messages in the media.
2. CoreLogic
CoreLogic is one of the most comprehensive sources for property data, offering detailed reports on property prices, suburb trends, auction results, and more.
It has in-depth statistics for both agents and consumers, including regular commentary from analysts Tim Lawless and Eliza Owen who also regularly contribute their commentary on Property Update.
3. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
The ABS provides critical data on demographics, housing approvals, employment rates, and economic indicators.
It's a must-visit for investors who want to understand the underlying economic forces driving property markets.
4. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Chart Pack
The RBA’s Chart Pack is an invaluable resource for understanding economic trends, interest rates, inflation, and other factors that influence the property market.
Updated monthly, it’s a goldmine of insights for investors looking to time their property purchases.
The problem that many investors will have is interpreting all of this information, so the best resource I know for getting a variety of experts’ opinions is still Michael Yardney’s Property Update where we run these charts each month and give our interpretation.
5. SQM Research
SQM is a respected Australian investment research house headed by Louis Christopher, and it specialises in providing ratings and data across all major asset classes.
Louis Christopher is a regular contributor to this Property Update blog and has extensive knowledge and experience of property.
He is regularly quoted in the media for his insights and has been remarkably accurate in his property market forecasts.
You can get a bundle of free statistical data at this website.
SQM reports Vendor’s Asking Prices that measure seller sentiment rather than median prices.
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You can also use this website to investigate your chosen suburb and drill down to identify vacancy rates, how many properties are for sale, demographics plus a lot more.
6. Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA)
REIA provides national and state-level reports on the property market, including trends, auction results, and policy updates.
7. Domain
Domain not only offers property listings, but also delivers market insights, auction clearance rates, and suburb profiles to help investors make data-driven decisions.
8. Realestate.com.au
In addition to being a leading property listing platform, Realestate.com.au offers data insights, market forecasts, and in-depth guides for buyers and investors.
9. Herron Todd White (HTW)
HTW’s Month in Review report provides property valuation insights and market trends for both residential and commercial properties.
10. Proptrack
Proptrack offers free tools for property valuation, price estimates, and historical sales data, helping investors understand market trends.
11. Your Investment Property Magazine
This resource provides suburb guides, expert analysis, and investment advice tailored for property investors.
12. Finder.com.au
Finder helps investors compare home loans, interest rates, and other financial products while also offering market insights and property forecasts.
13. APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority)
APRA monitors Australia’s financial system and releases reports on lending trends, mortgage statistics, and the health of the banking sector, which can impact property market conditions.
14. ABS QuickStats
ABS QuickStats is a fast, simple way for users to understand an area at a glance and is intended for anyone wanting quick summary information about an area.
15. Walkscore
Walkscore shows the walkability of a property or location and ranks the location compared to others in the suburb and state.
16. McCrindle
Demographer Mark McCrindle has some insightful infographics.
Conclusion
By leveraging the resources on these websites, you can stay ahead of the curve and make well-informed property investment decisions.
At Property Update, we're dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of the market with confidence by curating the best information from these sites.
