The pace of growth in Adelaide home values has accelerated over recent months, with November’s 1.9% rise marking the strongest monthly growth conditions since January 2022, a period when interest rates were virtually zero. Adelaide is a key contributor to the “two-speed” housing market, where the mid-sized capitals are significantly outpacing the two largest cities,…
Brisbane’s monthly pace of housing value growth held firm at 1.9% in November, making it one of the leading capital cities in the nation and contributing approximately $4,300 per week to the median dwelling value. This strong performance highlights the “two-speed” nature of the Australian market, where mid-sized capitals are pulling away from the decelerating…
Perth home values surged 2.4% higher in November, adding approximately $5,000 per week to the median dwelling value. While this marks the highest growth rate among all Australian capital cities for the month, the pace of growth eased slightly from the 2.7% recorded in October. Perth continues to be the national leader in value growth,…
Sydney’s home value growth has moderated, recording a 0.5% rise in November, well below the national figure of 1.0%. Since then, the rate of capital gain has been easing, a trend that coincides with softening auction clearance rates, which held in the high-60% range throughout the latter half of the month. Price Dynamics by Segment…
Melbourne is continuing to record relatively soft but positive growth conditions, with home values up 0.3% in November. This was the lowest monthly rise of any capital city, contributing to a subtle slowdown in the national growth rate. While local housing values have been rising since February, they remain 0.9% below the record high set…
The Australian home value index rose another 1.0% in November, marking the third consecutive month where national home values have increased by 1% or more. However, the pace of growth eased slightly over the month, coming down from 1.1% in October. This subtle slowdown was primarily driven by a deceleration in Australia’s two largest cities….
2026 is shaping up to be another year of solid, though uneven, growth. While interest rates are not expected to fall again, their stability, combined with strong population growth, a whole wave of new first-time buyers entering the market and affluent downsizers with significant equity in their properties at a time of ongoing supply shortages,…
If you listened only to the headlines this week, you’d be forgiven for thinking Australia’s property market is on shaky ground. Interest rates are described as restrictive, affordability pressures dominate the commentary, and buyers are often portrayed as hesitant or exhausted. But when you look past the noise and focus on the data, a very…
It’s the end of another year, and while many Australians were hoping for some Christmas cheer from the Reserve Bank, there will was no interest rate relief under the tree this festive season. The RBA has made it clear that interest rates are staying higher for longer. But that doesn’t mean homeowners are completely out…
Want to know what’s happening to the housing markets around Australia? Well… this monthly collection of charts from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) paints an interesting picture. Affordability strain, stretched serviceability requirements and rising living costs in Australia’s two largest capitals are driving a pronounced ‘K-shaped’ shift in housing conditions, with Sydney and Melbourne losing short-term momentum…
