A broker's guide to the hotspots and bargains of 2025. National averages are obsolete—local expertise is now the key to unlocking national opportunities.
Comparing forecasted house price growth across major capitals.
Anchored by extreme housing shortages and powerful population growth, Perth's momentum continues.
Forecasted Growth (Houses & Units)
+8% to +10%
Hyper-Localised Hotspots
Some suburbs are seeing annual growth rates of over
20%
As the most affordable mainland capital, Adelaide remains a safe haven for buyers, continuing its impressive run.
Forecasted Growth (Houses & Units)
+7% to +9%
A multi-billion dollar infrastructure boom is reshaping the city, with a clear "flight to value" boosting the unit market.
Unit market forecast to outperform houses due to affordability constraints.
More choice for buyers is balanced by a chronic lack of new housing supply, creating a floor under prices.
Forecasted Growth (Houses & Units)
+4% to +6%
Market softness and a collapsing future supply pipeline create the nation's most compelling strategic buying opportunity for long-term investors and first-home buyers.
The key is to differentiate "problem" stock (older CBD high-rises) from "opportunity" stock (boutique apartments and townhouses in areas with minimal future supply).
Unit Market Forecast
-2% to 0%
This headwind, driven by legacy oversupply, masks a future of chronic undersupply, creating a prime window for contrarian investment.
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Client in a balanced market (e.g., Sydney) with significant equity but low local growth prospects.
Release equity from the existing property via a strategic refinance.
Invest the capital into a high-growth market (e.g., Perth or Brisbane) to accelerate wealth creation.