10 of Australia’s Economic Powerhouse Cities 2026

Australia’s economy has faced a challenging period in recent years, shaped by elevated interest rates and cost-of-living pressures. At a local level, economic conditions vary significantly. While some regions have slowed, others are outperforming, driven by migration inflows, industry diversification, employment growth, and major infrastructure projects.
Local economies and housing markets are closely linked to each other. A thriving or robustly recovering local economy is a necessary condition for a booming housing market, while a strong housing market can, in turn, stimulate broader economic growth.
In this whitepaper, the InvestorKit buyer’s agency research team highlights 10 of the best-performing cities and city clusters, along with their standout housing markets.
Click below to explore the full analysis, including key economic indicators and housing market trends driving their success.

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