Regional Australia has been a shining star in the property market, consistently outperforming capital cities. According to CoreLogic’s latest Regional Market Update, property values in regional areas rose 1.0% in the three months to January, while capital cities saw a -0.7% decline.

While some regional markets are showing signs of slowing, others are gaining momentum, making 2025 an interesting year for property buyers, sellers, and investors.

So, what does this mean for you? Let’s break it down.

For the past two years, rising interest rates have been the fun police of the Australian property market. Borrowing power dropped, buyer demand cooled, and home values in many areas took a hit.

But change could be on the horizon.

If interest rates start to fall in 2025, certain housing markets could see a serious bounce back—especially the high-end property segments in Sydney and Melbourne.

In January 2025, according to CoreLogic, Australia's housing market showcased a tale of two trends: while national dwelling values remained relatively unchanged, regional areas surged to new record highs.

If you’ve been wondering where Australia’s property market is headed in 2025, you’re not alone. According to CoreLogic’s annual Decoding 2025 report, a whopping 65% of real estate professionals predict house prices will rise next year—driven by improving affordability, rising incomes, and the potential for interest rate cuts.

So, what does this mean for buyers, sellers, and investors? Let’s break it down.

If you’ve been wondering how profitable selling property has become in Australia, the latest CoreLogic Pain & Gain report (Q2 2024) has the answer. The median profit from property resales hit a record $285,000, with a staggering 94.5% of transactions making a profit. But with affordability constraints and high interest rates, will this trend continue?

Let’s break it down.