Nationwide dwelling costs hit new peak in February

Australia’s nationwide dwelling costs soared to a brand new document in February, pushed by strong purchaser demand amidst rising provide, in line with the most recent PropTrack report.

February noticed Australian dwelling costs climb by 0.45%, reaching a document excessive. This improve marks essentially the most substantial month-to-month rise since October, with a 6.15% year-over-year progress.

“The slowdown in dwelling value progress recorded towards the tip of 2023 has reversed this yr, with costs hitting a brand new peak in February,” mentioned Eleanor Creagh (pictured above), senior economist at PropTrack. “Extra houses have hit the market this yr, however demand has saved up with that improve.”

Capital cities and Brisbane’s market growth

Capital cities led the surge in dwelling costs, posting a 0.48% improve to succeed in new highs, with a powerful 7.06% leap from final yr.

Brisbane has emerged as a standout within the nationwide property market, witnessing a 60.7% surge in dwelling values because the pandemic’s begin. This progress spurt has elevated Brisbane’s market to match Melbourne’s, a major indicator of Brisbane’s booming actual property sector.

Regional highlights

Whereas all capitals besides Hobart skilled progress, Adelaide, Perth, and Sydney noticed essentially the most substantial will increase. Adelaide led with a 0.81% rise, adopted by Perth at 0.56% and Sydney at 0.55%.

Yr up to now, capital metropolis costs have exceeded these in regional areas. Nonetheless, regional areas noticed a 0.36% improve in February, reaching a brand new excessive. Main the expansion have been Regional South Australia (+1.09%) and Regional Queensland (+0.77%), with a slight decline in Regional Northern Territory (-0.08%), PropTrack knowledge confirmed.

Trying ahead

Creagh predicted that the constructive momentum in housing demand, coupled with a slowdown in new dwelling completions, will proceed to drive dwelling costs upward within the coming months. This forecast is buoyed by expectations of falling rates of interest, inhabitants progress, tight rental markets, and resilient labour situations.

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