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Economists Predict Further RBA Rate Hikes

By Ravs Realtors · 25 September 2026 · 1 min read · Source: realestate.com.au
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A significant majority of finance experts anticipate the RBA will increase the official cash rate to 4.6% at its upcoming meeting. Nearly half also predict a further hike before Christmas, reaching 4.85%.

For buyers and investors in Melbourne's western growth corridor, this signals rising borrowing costs. It may further temper demand and increase mortgage repayment burdens for existing homeowners.

Summarised by Ravs Realtors from reporting by realestate.com.au.

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