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20 Regions Where Rents Will Continue Rising in 2026
In this month’s whitepaper, the InvestorKit research team presents our 2026 version of 20 regions where there are clear signs that the rents will continue to rise in the coming year.
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New patterns of Australia's rental crisis
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Short-term and long-term rental market trends of 13 capital-city areas and 7 regional areas across Australia
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The 2026 outlook for Australia's rental market
20 Regions Where Rents Will Continue Rising in 2026
WHAT YOU COULD LEARN
35 pages of data-backed analysis. Zero fillers.
Here’s exactly what’s covered in this edition, so you know whether it’s worth your time before you download.
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Australia’s Rental Crisis Continues
How tight Australia's rental markets have remained and patterns that have emerged recently.
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Why The Rental Crisis Has Continued
Factors that have led to this prolonged rental crisis.
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2026 Outlook for Australia's Rental Market
The InvestorKit outlook for 2026 based on the current rental market conditions.
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20 Regions Where Rents Will Continue Rising in 2026
13 capital-city areas and 7 regional areas with the tightest rental markets and their rental market trend analysis.
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A taste of what this report reveals
20 regions
13 capital-city areas and 7 regional areas
0.9%
Average vacancy rate of all Australian rental markets
79%
The percentage share of Australian SA3s with sub-1% crisis-level vacancy rates
Australia’s rental market is easing in pace but not in pressure: Rental growth is moderating across most markets, yet vacancy rates remain near historic lows, signalling that structural supply shortages persist.
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Property professionals & advisors
The percentage share of Australian SA3s with sub-1% crisis-level vacancy rates
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