Everyone wants to know the same thing: what’s happening next in the property market? Is it the right time to invest, and where should the focus be?

The latest forecasts from major banks and analysts give us some clear signals. Growth markets are emerging in Brisbane and Sydney, with Melbourne expected to make a comeback. Regional cities are also outperforming the capitals, while affordability is drawing buyers back into Melbourne and Sydney. Add to that the combination of falling interest rates and falling inflation, and the next phase of the cycle is shaping up fast.

Bank Forecasts: A Mixed Outlook

Different institutions are offering different projections—but all point to growth.

  • ANZ Forecast:
    • Sydney: slight decline in 2025, rebound of +3.7% in 2026
    • Brisbane: strong growth, +7.7% in 2026
  • KPMG Forecast:
    • Sydney: +11.1% across 2025–26
    • Brisbane: +8.9% across 2025–26
    • Melbourne: +9.5% across 2025–26
  • Oxford Economics Forecast (2027):
    • Sydney median house price: $1.93M
    • Brisbane: $1.21M
    • Canberra: $1.17M

The Unit Market is Heating Up

Units are expected to deliver some of the strongest returns over the next few years:

  • Adelaide: +18% by 2027
  • Melbourne: +20%
  • Sydney: +22%
  • Brisbane: +23%
  • Perth: +30%

This shift reflects affordability pressures pushing more buyers and investors into the unit market.

Long-Term Growth to 2030

By 2030, house prices are forecast to reach:

  • Sydney: $2.4M median
  • Brisbane: $1.5M median
  • Adelaide: $1.4M median
  • Melbourne: $1M median

For investors, this highlights the generational opportunity of buying now before prices accelerate further.

Domain Forecast for 2025

Closer to the near-term outlook:

  • Melbourne: between -1% and +4%
  • Brisbane: +5% to +7%
  • Sydney: +4% to +6%
  • Adelaide: +7% to +9%
  • Perth: +8% to +10%

Key Takeaway for Investors

While the forecasts vary, the trend is clear: property prices are going up. Affordability will drive renewed demand in Sydney and Melbourne, while Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide are showing some of the strongest short-term gains. Units are emerging as a smart play for investors looking to balance affordability with strong returns.

As Massey Archibald, CEO and Founder of TMAP, says:

“If you think prices are high now, they’re only going higher. The real question is: are you going to wait and pay more, or take action now and let the market work for you?”

✅ TMAP Insight: Now is the time to be strategic. Don’t wait on the sidelines. Choose the right markets, the right assets, and position yourself for the next wave of growth.