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Brisbane cracks the million-dollar club
Brisbane cracks the million-dollar club, officially becoming Australia’s second most expensive capital city for houses, with the median price hitting $1.011 million in Jun — just behind Sydney’s $1.497 million. This milestone has been years in the making, driven by strong demand, limited housing supply, and record levels of interstate migration.
🔑 For investors, Brisbane presents compelling fundamentals:
9.2% population growth since 2020 (well above the national average of 6%).
Housing supply not keeping up with demand (88,000 built vs 94,000)
Low vacancy rates and high rental demand
Migration and job growth
July 2025
Australia’s housing market is heating up
Sydney’s auction clearance rate jumped to 72% at the end of May, up from 62% the previous week. Clearance rates fluctuate week to week, but anything above 70% usually signals a strong seller’s market — and rising prices. Similar trends are playing out in other major cities too, especially Melbourne and Adelaide.
We’ve now seen two rate cuts by the RBA this year — one in February and another in May — bringing the cash rate down to 3.85%. With recent economic data coming in soft, markets are almost certain another cut is coming in July.
🎯 Thinking of buying? It might be time to act.
🛠 Thinking of selling? July might be the time to prep.
📌 Now’s a great time to explore your options — whether you’re buying, selling, or investing.
June 2025
Inflation at Its Lowest at 4.3%: Impact on Mortgage Rates
January 2024
Good news! Australian inflation has come down from its peak from 8.4% a year ago to 4.3% as reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. But it remains above the RBA’s inflation target of 2–3%.
Despite these inflationary challenges, positive factors like strong population growth, private and public investments, and a substantial pipeline of projects are expected to bolster economic growth.
Many households are grappling with financial pressures stemming from elevated inflation and mortgage interest rates.
The Australian Financial Review survey indicates 31 out of 40 economists don’t expect the RBA to raise the cash rate in February. This is in contrast to a previous survey where 21 out of 42 economists predicted a rate rise in November, which did indeed occur.
If the RBA believes that inflation is likely to decrease as forecasted, there may be more good news in store, as the RBA may be less aggressive with interest rate increases and may decide to hold rates steady instead.
Good news! Australian inflation has come down from its peak from 8.4% a year ago to 4.3% as reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. But it remains above the RBA’s inflation target of 2–3%.
Despite these inflationary challenges, positive factors like strong population growth, private and public investments, and a substantial pipeline of projects are expected to bolster economic growth.
Many households are grappling with financial pressures stemming from elevated inflation and mortgage interest rates.
The Australian Financial Review survey indicates 31 out of 40 economists don’t expect the RBA to raise the cash rate in February. This is in contrast to a previous survey where 21 out of 42 economists predicted a rate rise in November, which did indeed occur.
If the RBA believes that inflation is likely to decrease as forecasted, there may be more good news in store, as the RBA may be less aggressive with interest rate increases and may decide to hold rates steady instead.
January 2024
Sydney Property Market Update
Sydney's housing market, we saw a 0.9% growth in July, with a quarterly rise of 4.5% hint at a potential recovery where prices are currently on a rise. Yet, on an annual scale, there's a 2.1% dip. Interestingly, we're still 7.2% below the record high from January 2022. Prices are still not at their peak, and there might be opportunities to buy properties at a value compared to the highs of January 2022.
Core Logic: August 2023
Sydney's housing market, we saw a 0.9% growth in July, with a quarterly rise of 4.5% hint at a potential recovery where prices are currently on a rise. Yet, on an annual scale, there's a 2.1% dip. Interestingly, we're still 7.2% below the record high from January 2022. Prices are still not at their peak, and there might be opportunities to buy properties at a value compared to the highs of January 2022.
Core Logic: August 2023
Quarterly Australian Property Pulse
House prices in Sydney increased by 0.9% in July. Over the past three months, Sydney experienced the highest growth at 4.5%, compared to Brisbane's 4.2%. Both Adelaide and Perth saw a 3.2% rise. Surprisingly, Melbourne lagged behind with only a 2% growth.
Aug 2023
Source: Core Logic
House prices in Sydney increased by 0.9% in July. Over the past three months, Sydney experienced the highest growth at 4.5%, compared to Brisbane's 4.2%. Both Adelaide and Perth saw a 3.2% rise. Surprisingly, Melbourne lagged behind with only a 2% growth.
Source: Core Logic Aug 2023