Dr Andrew Wilson, Chief Economist of www.MyHousingMarket.com.au is widely regarded as Australia’s leading property economist.
Capital city auction numbers were sharply lower over the past week with clearance rates generally steady although remaining at near lowest levels for the year. Weekly Auction Results to Saturday, May 16th 2026 Capital City This Week Last Week Same Week Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 807 61.4% 1030 63.1% 667…
Low vacancy rates have continued to predictably drive house rents higher over April with most capital cities again reporting higher results. Unit rents however reported generally lower rents and higher vacancy rates reflecting the seasonal effects of the lengthy April holiday month. Hobart was the top performer with house rents up by 3.2% over the…
Capital city home prices have continued to rise over April despite higher interest rates and the continued uncertainty over the outlook for inflation and the global economy. Growth rates however have eased, reflecting also the usual subduing effect of the lengthy April holiday month The national capital city median house price increased marginally by 0.3%…
Low vacancy rates have driven home rents higher over March with most capital cities again reporting higher results for both houses and units. Darwin was the top performer with house rents up by 5.5% followed by Sydney and Hobart each higher by 2.5%, Canberra up 1.7%, Perth higher by 1.4%, Melbourne up 1.3%, Adelaide higher…
Capital city rental markets have continued to tighten over February with most cities reporting lower vacancy rates for both houses and units. Most capitals reported higher or steady house rents over the month with Hobart the top performer up by 1.7% followed by Perth higher by 1.4%, Darwin up 0.2% with Melbourne and Adelaide steady….
Capital city unit rents generally increased over November with house rents steady overall compared to the previous month. Most capitals continued to report stable house rents over the month with Canberra and Brisbane higher by 0.9% and 0.7% respectively. Hobart house rents fell by 1.3% with Darwin down sharply by 3.6%. Sydney continued to report…
Capital city rental markets have reported generally tightening rental markets over October with vacancy rates falling in most capitals reflecting rising seasonal demand. Most capitals however again recorded steady house rents over October compared to the previous month, however rents were higher in Darwin by 2.0% with Adelaide and Hobart house rents falling by 0.4%…
Capital city home rental markets reported varied results over the first month of spring with vacancy rates continuing to tighten following the mid-year easing. House rents however were generally lower again with mixed rental growth for units. Most capitals again reported lower house rents over September with the exception of volatile Darwin with an increase…
