Key takeaways
Australia’s property market in 2026 will be shaped by record migration, tight supply, affordability pressure, and evolving buyer behaviour, making data and insights more critical than ever.
Strategic investors don’t rely on headlines. They use high-quality data and specialised resources to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities before the broader market does.
This curated list categorises the best Australian property websites for data, listings, economic context, commentary, and demographic intelligence — helping you build a more informed investment strategy.
In today’s property market, intuition alone won’t cut it.
Australia’s housing markets in 2026 will be shaped by powerful forces: chronic undersupply, record migration, stretched affordability, shifting buyer preferences, and rapid advances in data and technology.
Investors who rely on headlines or “hot tips” are flying blind.
On the other hand, the investors who consistently get ahead do something very different.
They immerse themselves in data, demographics, market intelligence, and independent research, and they know where to find it.
Below is a curated list of the most valuable Australian property market websites I believe serious investors should be using right now.
Some are obvious. Others are under-the-radar. One or two genuinely are game-changers if you know how to use them properly.
I’ve grouped them by function so you can quickly find what matters most to you.
Market Data and Property Analytics
1. 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 - population growth, migration flows, household formation, income data, construction approvals, employment trends – this is the raw data that ultimately drives property demand.
If you want to understand why markets move, not just where, you need to be comfortable navigating ABS data.
2. Cotality
Cotality (formerly) 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.
Their reports on price growth, market cycles, auction clearance rates, rental conditions, and supply pipelines are essential for understanding both national and suburb-level trends.
Use CoreLogic to track momentum, identify turning points, and sanity-check media narratives.
3. 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 site 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.
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.
4. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare – Housing Data Dashboard
This is a hidden gem.
The AIHW housing dashboard pulls together data on affordability, housing stress, social housing supply, and long-term structural issues in the housing system.
It’s invaluable for investors who want to understand policy risk, structural undersupply, and the longer-term implications of Australia’s housing shortage.
Listings, Suburb Research and Buyer Behaviour
5. Domain – Research and Suburb Profiles
Domain not only offers property listings but also delivers market insights, auction clearance rates, suburb profiles and demographic overlays to help investors understand not just what’s selling, but who is buying.
Dr. Nicola Powell, the Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, is a regular guest on the Michael Yardney Podcast.
Their suburb profiles, long-term price charts, clearance rate data, and
6. realestate.com.au – Market Insights
Most people think of realestate.com.au as just a listings portal.
But their Insights and Research section offers suburb performance data, buyer demand indicators, time-on-market trends, and price trajectories.
Used properly, it gives a window into buyer psychology and shifting demand patterns.
7. Walk Score
Property is ultimately about livability.
Walk Score measures walkability, access to transport, schools, shops, and lifestyle amenities – all factors that increasingly influence tenant and buyer demand.
It’s particularly useful when comparing suburbs or streets within the same postcode.
8. Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA)
REIA provides national and state-level reports on the property market, including trends, auction results, and policy updates.
9. Proptrack
Proptrack offers free tools for property valuation, price estimates, and historical sales data, helping investors understand market trends.
10 HTW - Herron Todd White
HTW’s Month in Review report provides property valuation insights and market trends for both residential and commercial properties.
Economic and Financial Context
11. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Chart Pack
You don’t need to be an economist, but you do need to understand the RBA’s thinking.
Interest rates, inflation expectations, labour market conditions, and monetary policy all directly affect borrowing capacity and buyer sentiment.
Read the RBA statements, not the media summaries.
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.
12. APRA – Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
APRA quietly shapes the property market more than almost anyone else.
Changes to lending standards, serviceability buffers, investor credit rules, and capital requirements have a huge impact on who can borrow and how much.
If you want early warning signals, watch APRA.
Investment Strategy, Commentary and Independent Thinking
13. 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.
Yes, this is our site – and Property Update focuses on long-term strategic investing, not speculation.
We connect economics, demographics, psychology, and market cycles to help investors build sustainable wealth.
If you want clarity in the chaos, this is where you’ll find it.
14. Your Investment Property Magazine
This site offers a broad range of practical articles, case studies, and market commentary, particularly useful for investors at different stages of their journey.
15. Australian Market Research Unit (AMRU)
AMRU provides deep research on property markets, rental conditions, finance trends, and investor sentiment.
It’s less headline-driven and more research-driven – which is exactly what serious investors need.
16. PropertySensor – Data and Analytics Tools
PropertySensor provides free and up-to-date insights for property developments across 500+ Victorian postcodes and financing for property developers and home buyers.
17. Demographics Decoded
Demographics explain why property markets change long before prices move.
Michael Yardney and Simon Kuestenmacher's Demographics Decoded Podcast focuses on population trends, generational shifts, migration patterns, ageing, household formation, and lifestyle changes – all of which underpin long-term property demand.
If you’re investing for the next decade, this perspective is essential.
18. 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 market's complexities with confidence by curating the best information from these sites.
