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Regional Property Markets Outperform Capital Cities

By Ravs Realtors · 30 September 2026 · 1 min read · Source: realestate.com.au
Photo: Queensland State Archives / flickr · Public Domain

Regional home prices across Australia remained stable in September 2026, holding just 0.7% below their peak and 5.1% higher than a year ago. This performance contrasts sharply with the declines observed in capital city markets.

While Melbourne's western growth corridor is a metropolitan area, the strength of regional markets highlights a shift in buyer preferences. This could indicate a potential for spillover demand into more affordable fringe areas if capital city pressures persist.

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

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