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Australia's Housing Market Reaches a Tipping Point Amid Rate Hikes

By Ravs Realtors · 29 September 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Macrobusiness
Photo: Tony Fischer Photography / flickr · CC BY 2.0

With capital city values already down 5.9% since April, Australia's housing market is experiencing its largest decline in decades. The cumulative effect of RBA rate hikes has significantly reduced borrowing capacity, impacting demand.

This 'tipping point' scenario suggests that buyers in Melbourne's western growth corridor may find more favorable conditions due to reduced competition, but investors should exercise caution given the potential for further price adjustments and economic uncertainty.

Summarised by Ravs Realtors from reporting by Macrobusiness.

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