Housing Index in Australia increased to 183.90 points in the fourth quarter of 2021 from 175.60 points in the third quarter of 2021. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Australia House Price Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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• Australia Real Residential Property Price Index was reported at 134.266 2010=100 in Sep 2024.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 132.982 2010=100 for Jun 2024.
• Australia Real Residential Property Price Index data is updated quarterly, averaging 49.675 2010=100 from Mar 1970 to Sep 2024, with 219 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 141.875 2010=100 in Mar 2022 and a record low of 31.307 2010=100 in Mar 1970.
• Australia Real Residential Property Price Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank for International Settlements.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Property Sector – Table RK.BIS.RPPI: Selected Real Residential Property Price Index: 2010=100: Quarterly. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Australia’s real house price index increased to ***** in the first quarter of 2025. House prices fluctuated over the reported period compared to the base year of 2015, experiencing a sharp increase throughout 2021, with the country’s house price index peaking in the first quarter of 2022 at *****. Prospective homeowners priced out of the market Recent house price increases reflect the ongoing challenges of housing affordability in Australia. Property prices largely outpace income growth, reigniting discussions about whether the country is stuck in a property bubble, a topic that has been debated for over a decade. The country’s house price-to-income ratio hit ***** in the second quarter of 2024, the highest ratio recorded over the past five years, making it increasingly difficult to get on the property ladder. Unaffordable rental conditions Australia’s rental market has also seen challenges, with the rent price index continuing to climb throughout 2024 into the first quarter of 2025, making the prospect of renting less appealing. As of March 2025, the average weekly house rent price in Sydney stood at *** Australian dollars, the highest across the country’s major cities. Canberra, Darwin, and Perth were the next most expensive markets for house rents, while Hobart was the most affordable capital city for both house and unit rent prices.

Key information about Australia Real Residential Property Price Index Growth

• Australia Real Residential Property Price Index Growth was reported at 4.236 % in Sep 2024.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.821 % for Jun 2024.
• Australia Real Residential Property Price Index Growth data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.459 % from Mar 1971 to Sep 2024, with 215 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 28.785 % in Mar 1989 and a record low of -12.290 % in Mar 2023.
• Australia Real Residential Property Price Index Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank for International Settlements.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Property Sector – Table RK.BIS.RPPI: Selected Real Residential Property Price Index: 2010=100: Quarterly: YoY %.

House Price Index YoY in Australia increased to 23.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021 from 21.70 percent in the third quarter of 2021. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Australia Residential Property Price Index YoY.

Key information about House Prices Growth

• Australia house prices grew 2.9% YoY in Dec 2024, following an increase of 5.8% YoY in the previous quarter.
• YoY growth data is updated quarterly, available from Sep 2004 to Dec 2024, with an average growth rate of 5.8%.
• House price data reached an all-time high of 24.1% in Dec 2021 and a record low of -6.1% in Mar 2019.

CEIC calculates quarterly House Price Index Growth from quarterly Residential Dwellings: Mean Price of Eight Capital Cities. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides Residential Dwellings: Mean Price of Eight Capital Cities in local currency. House Price Index Growth prior to Q3 2012 is calculated from Residential Property Price Index: Weighted Average of Eight Capital Cities.

Residential Property Prices in Australia increased 4.28 percent in March of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Australia Residential Property Prices.

The average price of Australian residential property has risen over the past ten years, and in December 2024, it reached 976,800 Australian dollars. Nonetheless, property experts in Australia have indicated that the country has been in a property bubble over the past decade, with some believing the market will collapse sometime in the near future. Property prices started declining in 2022; however, a gradual upward trend was witnessed throughout 2023, with minor fluctuations in 2024. Australian capital city price differences While the national average residential property price has exhibited growth, individual capital cities display diverse trends, highlighting the complexity of Australia’s property market. Sydney maintains its position as the most expensive residential property market across Australia's capital cities, with a median property value of approximately 1.19 million Australian dollars as of April 2025. Brisbane has emerged as an increasingly pricey capital city for residential property, surpassing both Canberra and Melbourne in median housing values. Notably, Perth experienced the most significant annual increase in its average residential property value, with a 10 percent increase from April 2024, despite being a comparably more affordable market. Hobart and Darwin remain the most affordable capital cities for residential properties in the country. Is the homeownership dream out of reach? The rise in property values coincides with the expansion of Australia's housing stock. In the December quarter of 2024, the number of residential dwellings reached around 11.29 million, representing an increase of about 53,200 dwellings from the previous quarter. However, this growth in housing supply does not necessarily translate to increased affordability or accessibility for many Australians. The country’s house prices remain largely disproportional to income, leaving the majority of low- and middle-income earners priced out of the market. Alongside this, elevated mortgage interest rates in recent years have made taking out a loan increasingly unappealing for many potential property owners, and the share of mortgage holders at risk of mortgage repayment stress has continued to climb.

Key information about Australia Nominal Residential Property Price Index Growth

• Australia Nominal Residential Property Price Index Growth was reported at 7.163 % in Sep 2024.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.820 % for Jun 2024.
• Australia Nominal Residential Property Price Index Growth data is updated quarterly, averaging 7.476 % from Mar 1971 to Sep 2024, with 215 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 37.566 % in Mar 1989 and a record low of -7.418 % in Jun 2019.
• Australia Nominal Residential Property Price Index Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank for International Settlements.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Property Sector – Table RK.BIS.RPPI: Selected Nominal Residential Property Price Index: 2010=100: Quarterly: YoY %.

Australia: Residential Dwellings: Values, Mean Price and Number by State and Territories Provides estimates of changes in residential property prices in each of the eight capital cities of Australia and related statistics. The information is presented in the form of price indexes for established houses and attached dwellings as well as an aggregated residential property price index. Estimates relating to the total value of the dwelling stock, transfer counts and medians are also provided.

The Residential Property Price Index in Australia rose by 4.7 percent qoq in Q4 2021, above market consensus of 3.9 percent and after a 5.0 percent growth in Q3. This was the sixth straight quarter of growth in property prices, supported by record-low interest rates and strong demand. The strongest quarterly price increases were recorded in Brisbane (9.6 percent), followed by Adelaide (6.8 percent), Hobart (6.5 percent), and Canberra (6.4 percent). Through the year to Q4, the index jumped to a record high of 23.7 percent, with Hobart, Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, and Adelaide having the largest annual rise since the commencement of the series; while Melbourne had the largest annual rise since Q2 2010. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Australia House Price Index QoQ.

Key information about Australia Nominal Residential Property Price Index

• Australia Nominal Residential Property Price Index was reported at 194.344 2010=100 in Sep 2024.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 192.070 2010=100 for Jun 2024.
• Australia Nominal Residential Property Price Index data is updated quarterly, averaging 32.952 2010=100 from Mar 1970 to Sep 2024, with 219 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 194.344 2010=100 in Sep 2024 and a record low of 3.127 2010=100 in Mar 1970.
• Australia Nominal Residential Property Price Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank for International Settlements.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Property Sector – Table RK.BIS.RPPI: Selected Nominal Residential Property Price Index: 2010=100: Quarterly.

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Sydney had the highest median house value compared to other capital cities in Australia as of April 2025, with a value of over **** million Australian dollars. Brisbane similarly had relatively high average residential housing values, passing Canberra and Melbourne to top the pricing markets for real estate across the country alongside Sydney. Housing affordability in Australia Throughout 2024, the average price of residential dwellings remained high across Australia, with several capital cities breaking price records. Rising house prices continue to be an issue for potential homeowners, with many low- and middle-income earners priced out of the market. In the fourth quarter of 2024, Australia’s house price-to-income ratio declined slightly to ***** index points. With the share of household income spent on mortgage repayments increasing alongside the disparity in supply and demand, inflating construction costs, and low borrowing capacity, the homeownership dream has become an unattainable prospect for the average person in Australia. Does the rental market offer better prospects? Renting for prolonged periods has become inevitable for many Australians due to the country’s largely inaccessible property ladder. However, record low vacancy rates and elevated median weekly house and unit rent prices within Australia’s rental market are making renting a less appealing prospect. In financial year 2024, households in the Greater Sydney metropolitan area reported spending around ** percent of their household income on rent.

Australia - Residential property price index, all detached houses, 8 cities

Portugal, Canada, and the United States were the countries with the highest house price to income ratio in 2024. In all three countries, the index exceeded 130 index points, while the average for all OECD countries stood at 116.2 index points. The index measures the development of housing affordability and is calculated by dividing nominal house price by nominal disposable income per head, with 2015 set as a base year when the index amounted to 100. An index value of 120, for example, would mean that house price growth has outpaced income growth by 20 percent since 2015. How have house prices worldwide changed since the COVID-19 pandemic? House prices started to rise gradually after the global financial crisis (2007–2008), but this trend accelerated with the pandemic. The countries with advanced economies, which usually have mature housing markets, experienced stronger growth than countries with emerging economies. Real house price growth (accounting for inflation) peaked in 2022 and has since lost some of the gain. Although, many countries experienced a decline in house prices, the global house price index shows that property prices in 2023 were still substantially higher than before COVID-19. Renting vs. buying In the past, house prices have grown faster than rents. However, the home affordability has been declining notably, with a direct impact on rental prices. As people struggle to buy a property of their own, they often turn to rental accommodation. This has resulted in a growing demand for rental apartments and soaring rental prices.

Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Weights: Housing: Other: Property Rates & Charges data was reported at 1.465 % in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.465 % for Dec 2024. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Weights: Housing: Other: Property Rates & Charges data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.540 % from Sep 2017 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.630 % in Sep 2021 and a record low of 1.440 % in Sep 2024. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Weights: Housing: Other: Property Rates & Charges data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I010: Consumer Price Index: Weights: 17th Series.

Australia - Selected residential property prices, Real, Index, 2010 = 100

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Index Time Series for Vaneck Australian Property ETF. The frequency of the observation is daily. Moving average series are also typically included. NA