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Australia's Housing Fundamentals Analysis FY25/26
In this whitepaper, we take a deep dive into 25 housing fundamentals to offer a rounded opinion of Australia's property market in FY25/26. We also analyse the property market pressure in the 8 capital cities and 25 most populated regional cities.
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25 housing fundamentals scored based on most up-to-date data available and detailed analysis
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Detailed analysis on 8 Greater Capital Cities and 25 regional cities’ housing market pressure
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Which markets are expected to grow in the coming year?


Australia's Housing Fundamentals Analysis FY25/26
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45 pages of data-backed analysis. Zero fillers.
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National Housing Fundamentals Scorecard
25 fundamentals — from population growth to mortgage serviceability — scored and explained with the most up-to-date data available.
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Capital City Market Pressure
Detailed pressure analysis across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin, and Canberra.
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Regional City Analysis
25 of Australia's most populated regional SA3 markets ranked by pressure, affordability, and growth trajectory.
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Growth Forecasts
Which markets are expected to grow — and which are losing steam. Forward-looking analysis based on structural drivers.
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A taste of what this report reveals
18 of 25
Fundamentals are positive or neutral for continued national growth
33 cities
Capital and regional markets assessed for pressure and growth trajectory
5 cities
Show high pressure readings heading into FY25/26
Once-affordable hotspots have gradually lost their affordability advantage, inflation has returned to the target range, and the RBA has commenced a downward shift in the cash rate. The structural landscape has shifted — and with it, the cities best positioned to outperform.
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Show high pressure readings heading into FY25/26
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