Australian Property Market Update - September 2026
National values, interest rates, listings, selling conditions and dwelling approvals, with links to the underlying data sources.
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Australian Property Market Reports
Source-led Australian property market updates covering prices, interest rates, listings, selling conditions and housing supply.
How NPIS reads the property market
A market report is most useful when it separates what has already happened from what may happen next. NPIS uses recent price movement as one input alongside demand, supply, affordability, employment, rental conditions and market liquidity.
We prefer primary or established data sources where possible, including the Reserve Bank of Australia, Australian Bureau of Statistics and recognised property-data providers. Time-sensitive figures are dated so readers can distinguish current evidence from older market conditions.
What to compare before acting
National and capital-city averages can hide large differences between suburbs, dwelling types and price segments. Before considering a purchase, compare recent comparable sales, local rental evidence, competing supply and the depth of the resale market.
For the full framework, read how NPIS researches property markets and how to research a suburb for property investment.