Population, Infrastructure & Job Market: Do They Actually Drive Price Growth?
This blog examines three case studies where these commonly cited “growth drivers” were present, yet price growth was limited or inconsistent.
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Overseas and interstate migration, population growth and how they drive housing demand. 8 articles, newest first.
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2026 Rental Crisis: Why Surging Migration is Tightening the Investor’s Grip
Australia’s rental crisis is intensifying in 2026. Learn how surging migration, low housing supply, and rising rents are reshaping investor opportunities.
Shrinking Supply, Soaring Demand: Australia’s Housing Shortage
Australia is facing a housing crunch as supply struggles to keep up with soaring demand. This guide explores the factors driving the shortage and what it means for renters, buyers,…
3 Population And Migration Trends | What They Mean In The Housing Market
ABS released the regional population data for FY22-23 in late March, including the estimated resident population (ERP), internal migration, and overseas migration numbers over the year. FY22-23 is officially the…
An Introduction to Australia’s Housing Fundamentals - Part I: Demand
The property market is a complex system. Prices are hard to precisely predict. However, knowing which influencers to look at, it won’t be hard to tell the trends. While hundreds…
3 Regions Benefitting From The Infrastructure Boom
In Australia’s relentless march toward a projected population of 49 million by 2066, the nation is currently experiencing a remarkable “Infrastructure Boom”. In today’s blog, we discuss the benefits of…
3 Internal Migration Losers, Should We Be Worried?
Many cities’ robust house price growth has proved that gaining internal migrants benefits the local property market a lot. However, is internal migration a must for property market success? If…
Is Population Growth as Important as Many Think It is?
Our Economists overly praise population growth, and many novice property investors think that buying in an area with a fast-growing population is a good idea, as population growth means increasing…
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