Key takeaways
Capital city auction markets continue to generally report improved results over mid-winter although clearance rates remain relatively subdued in most capitals from typically low winter listings.
The national weekend auction market reported an average clearance rate of 48.8% over the past week which was higher than the 47.2% reported over the previous week but again well below the 70.2% reported over the same week last year.
Auction markets continue to show early signs of improving – particularly Adelaide and Melbourne.
Capital city auction markets continue to generally report improved results over mid-winter although clearance rates remain relatively subdued in most capitals from typically low winter listings.
Weekly Auction Results to Saturday, July 18th 2026
| Capital City | This Week | Last Week | Same Week Last Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auctions | Rate | Auctions | Rate | Auctions | Rate | |
| Sydney | 562 | 54.2% | 580 | 58.3% | 515 | 75.7% |
| Melbourne | 587 | 61.5% | 588 | 60.2% | 652 | 76.4% |
| Brisbane | 150 | 29.7% | 126 | 27.0% | 138 | 54.5% |
| Adelaide | 121 | 54.0% | 83 | 45.8% | 104 | 76.2% |
| Canberra | 46 | 44.4% | 75 | 44.7% | 60 | 68.3% |
Source: My Housing Market
The national weekend auction market reported an average clearance rate of 48.8% over the past week which was higher than the 47.2% reported over the previous week but again well below the 70.2% reported over the same week last year.
Auction markets continue to show early signs of improving – particularly Adelaide and Melbourne.
Sydney auction results
Note: Sydney auction clearance rates fall.
Sydney’s auction clearance rate was lower over the past week but remained above the year-to-date lows reported in June.
Sydney recorded a clearance rate of 54.2% over the past week which was lower than the 58.3% recorded over the previous week but again significantly lower than the strong 75.7% reported over the same week last year
Auction numbers were lower again with 562 homes reported listed versus the 580 auctioned over the previous week but again higher than the 515 reported over the same week last year.
Sydney recorded a median price of $1,600,000 for houses sold at auction over the past week which was again lower than the $1,700,250 recorded over the previous week and 11.2% lower than the $1,801,000 reported over the same week last year.
The South recorded the highest regional clearance rate over the past week at 69.2% followed by the Lower North at 68.0% and Canterbury Bankstown at 66.7%. The Central Coast reported the lowest clearance rate at 0.0%.
The clearance rate for houses was 52.8% with units higher again this week at 60.9%.
Sydney regions weekly auction results - July 18th 2026
| Region | Results | Clearance Rate | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Bankstown | 12 | 66.7% | $1,565,000 |
| Central Coast | 2 | 0.0% | NA |
| City and East | 44 | 54.5% | $859,500 |
| Inner West | 65 | 55.4% | $1,520,000 |
| Lower North | 25 | 68.0% | $1,030,000 |
| North West | 7 | 28.6% | $1,816,944 |
| Northern Beaches | 17 | 58.8% | $2,370,000 |
| South | 39 | 69.2% | $1,570,000 |
| South West | 11 | 18.2% | $1,010,000 |
| Upper North Shore | 30 | 60.0% | $1,100,000 |
| West | 44 | 36.4% | $1,235,000 |
| Houses | 184 | 52.8% | $1,600,000 |
| Units | 104 | 60.9% | $882,000 |
| Total | 288 | 54.2% | $1,307,000 |
Source: My Housing Market
Top Sydney weekly sales - July 18th 2026
The top Sydney home reported sold over the past week was a 6-bedroom house at 2 Surfside Av Avalon Beach that sold for $11,000,000.
The most affordable home reported sold at auction in Sydney over the past week was a 2-bedroom unit at 1A/292-294 Liverpool Rd Enfield that sold for $645,000.
| Address | Price | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Surfside Av Avalon Beach | $11,000,000 | LJ Hooker Avalon Beach |
| 79B Wallaroy Rd Woollahra | $4,900,000 | BresicWhitney East |
| 8 Davidson St Balmain | $4,650,000 | CobdenHayson Balmain |
| 100 Queens Rd New Lambton | $3,500,000 | Salt Property Newcastle |
| 11 Lorna Av Blakehurst | $3,360,000 | McGrath Sans Souci |
| 70 Waratah St Croydon Park | $3,270,000 | Elders Sydney Inner West |
| 2 Glades Av Gladesville | $3,260,000 | Ray White (Hunters Hill) |
| 79 Brays Rd Concord | $3,160,000 | DibChidiac&Co. |
| 72A Terry St Rozelle | $3,075,000 | Balmain Realty |
| 78 Marine Dr Oatley | $3,020,000 | McGrath Oatley |
Source: My Housing Market
Melbourne auction results
Note: Another rise in the Melbourne clearance remaining above 60%.
Melbourne reported another higher auction clearance rate over the past week for its highest result since mid-May.
Melbourne recorded a clearance rate of 61.5% over the past week which was higher than the 60.2% recorded over the previous week but yet again well below the 76.4% reported over the same week last year.
587 homes were reported listed for auction over the past week which was similar to the 588 auctioned over the previous week band higher than the 652 reported over the same week last year.
Melbourne recorded a median price of $940,000 for houses sold at auction over the past week which was higher than the $935,000 reported over the previous week and 1.6% higher than the $925,000 reported over the same week last year.
Melbourne’s South East reported the top regional clearance rate over the past week with 66.7% followed by the North East at 63.5% and the West at 62.7%. The Outer East recorded the lowest regional rate this week at 58.3%.
The clearance rate for houses was 59.3% with units higher this week at 67.6%.
Melbourne regions weekly auction results - July 18th 2026
| Region | Results | Clearance Rate | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner East | 41 | 58.5% | $1,405,000 |
| Inner South | 39 | 61.5% | $737,500 |
| Inner Urban | 28 | 60.7% | $745,000 |
| North East | 63 | 63.5% | $843,000 |
| Northern | 67 | 59.7% | $768,750 |
| Outer East | 45 | 53.3% | $950,000 |
| South East | 36 | 66.7% | $925,000 |
| West | 59 | 62.7% | $893,000 |
| Houses | 307 | 59.3% | $940,000 |
| Units | 71 | 67.6% | $687,500 |
| Total | 378 | 61.5% | $850,000 |
Source: My Housing Market
Top Melbourne weekly sales - July 18th 2026
Melbourne’s top reported auction sale over the week was a 4-bedroom house at 53 Weybridge St Surrey Hills that sold for $2,370,000.
The most affordable home reported sold at auction in Melbourne over the week was a 1-bedroom unit at 7/177 North Rd Gardenvale that sold for $261,000.
| Address | Price | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 53 Weybridge St Surrey Hills | $2,370,000 | Heavyside |
| 1 & 2/30 Alexandra St South Yarra | $2,120,800 | Buxton Stonnington |
| 110 Buckingham Dr Heidelberg | $2,085,000 | Miles Real Estate Ivanhoe |
| 155 Park St Moonee Ponds | $1,920,000 | Marshall White |
| 56 Tuckers Rd Templestowe | $1,789,000 | McGrath Croydon |
| 1 Poet Rd Bentleigh East | $1,780,000 | Ray White Oakleigh |
| 8 Nolan Cl Doncaster East | $1,710,000 | BIGGIN & SCOTT |
| 2B Regent St Camberwell | $1,695,000 | Fletchers Manningham |
| 24 Yale Av Keysborough | $1,670,000 | Coco Ma Real Estate |
| 21 Stanley Gr Blackburn | $1,620,000 | Ray White (Box Hill) |
Source: My Housing Market
Brisbane auction results
Top Brisbane weekly sales - July 18th 2026
| Address | Price | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 33-35 Castle Hill St Holland Park West | $7,800,000 | Ray White Bulimba |
| 27 Taylor St Balmoral | $2,765,000 | Ray White Bulimba |
| 27 The Crescent Underwood | $2,700,000 | Ray White Rochedale |
| 30 Lynmouth St Upper Mount Gravatt | $2,250,000 | Ray White Mount Gravatt |
| 70 Margate St Mount Gravatt East | $2,250,000 | Ray White Mount Gravatt |
| 1/61 Collings St Balmoral | $2,130,000 | Ray White Bulimba |
| 66 Campbell Tce Alderley | $1,835,000 | Place |
| 34 Toolara St The Gap | $1,575,000 | Ray White Bridgeman Downs |
| 11 O'grady St Upper Mount Gravatt | $1,470,000 | Ray White Rochedale |
| 36 Apollo Rd Bulimba | $1,470,000 | Ray White |
Source: My Housing Market
Canberra auction results
Top Canberra weekly sales - July 18th 2026
| Address | Price | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Cooee Ri Lawson | $1,380,000 | PRD Canberra CBD |
| 18/4 Lady Nelson Pl Red Hill | $1,275,000 | Blackshaw Gungahlin |
| 45 Eugenia St Rivett | $930,000 | PURNELL |
| 26 Casuarina St Rivett | $760,000 | Blackshaw Weston Creek |
| 15 Clavert Pl Florey | $714,000 | Momentum Property |
Source: My Housing Market
Adelaide auction results
Top Adelaide weekly sales - July 18th 2026
| Address | Price | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Russell Av Seacombe Gardens | $1,382,500 | Ray White (Semaphore) |
| 51 Florence Av Blair Athol | $1,322,000 | Ray White Campbelltown |
| 14 Glen Av Tranmere | $1,305,000 | Ray White Norwood |
| 2 Margaret St Sefton Park | $1,222,000 | Ray White Prospect |
| 27 Nelson St South Plympton | $1,100,000 | Ray White |
| 8 Jean Av Paradise | $1,075,000 | Harris Real Estate - Kent Town |
| 44 Corbusier Dr St Agnes | $975,000 | Ray White Campbelltown |
| 2 Gaffney Pl Hectorville | $950,000 | Harris Real Estate - Kent Town |
| 41 Radstock St Woodville Park | $932,000 | NOAKES NICKOLAS PTY LTD |
| 156 Torrens Rd Renown Park | $910,000 | OC |
Source: My Housing Market
