Q2 26 WA Market Update

WA enquiry volumes softened throughout Q2, with June recording the lowest monthly total in 12 months. While this marks a notable shift from the exceptionally strong conditions seen earlier in the year, it reflects a normalising market rather than weakening demand. Improving land supply, affordability pressures and a more measured buyer are contributing to a more balanced market.

Q2 26 QLD Market Update

Unique audience moved with the markets, pleasingly June attracted more than 191,000 unique visitors, reinforcing that Australians remain highly engaged in researching new homes.

Q2 26 SA Market Update

As affordability pressures and economic uncertainty influence buyer confidence, purchasers are taking longer to research and compare opportunities before enquiring. This is contributing to a more balanced market, with enquiry activity returning to more sustainable levels following an extended period of above-average demand.

Q2 26 SA Market Update

Enquiry volumes moderated through Q2, with April to June all tracking below the 12 month average following the exceptionally strong start to the year.

Q2 26 VIC Market Update

Unique audience moved with the markets, pleasingly June attracted more than 191,000 unique visitors, reinforcing that Australians remain highly engaged in researching new homes.

Q1 26 WA MARKET UPDATE 

Enquiry volumes in Western Australia surged through Q1, with January, February, and March all delivering significant growth and well exceeding the 12 month average. This marks one of the strongest sustained periods of buyer enquiry on record.

Q1 26 SA MARKET UPDATE

Enquiry volumes in South Australia lifted sharply through Q1, with January to March all showing strong growth and tracking above the 12 month average.

The uplift reflects a clear rebound in buyer activity, with demand strengthening off an already stable base.

Q1 26 QLD Market Update

Activity remained resilient through March, but did fall just below the 12 month average with multiple factors likely playing a part such a duel rate rises, increased costs of living pressure and economic uncertainty.

Q1 26 NSW Market Update

Enquiry volumes in New South Wales accelerated through Q1, with January to March all showing strong growth and tracking above the 12month average.

This uplift reflects renewed buyer confidence and a rebound in activity following softer conditions late last year.

Q1 26 VIC MARKET UPDATE

Audience growth rebounded strongly in Q1, with January and February reaching the highest engagement levels recorded on OpenLot, a huge milestone for but also signalling a clear return of buyer demand.

Momentum softened in March following the February interest rate rise, alongside geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing cost of living pressures, leading to more cautious buyer behaviour.

Q4 25 NSW MARKET UPDATE

Coming off strong enquiry volumes from Q3 we saw momentum carried into early Q4, with October and November remaining above the long term average, indicating sustained buyer interest rather than a short term spike. While December softened slightly, this aligns with typical seasonal behaviour rather than a deterioration in demand.

Q4 25 SA MARKET UPDATE

Overall, Q4 performance reflects a stable demand environment, supported by earlier interest rate cuts and continued government incentives. With enquiry levels holding firm through most of the quarter, South Australia enters 2026 with a solid base of buyer interest and improving confidence.

Q4 25 WA MARKET UPDATE 

Enquiry activity across Western Australia accelerated sharply through Q4, delivering one of the strongest quarters of the year. October and November recorded a significant lift above the 12 month average, highlighting a clear surge in buyer demand and engagement across the state. While December eased slightly due to seasonal factors, volumes remained elevated relative to earlier in the year.

Q4 25 QLD Market Update 

Enquiry volumes in Queensland continue to outperform every other state and by some margin given the migration levels and supply constraints.

With the expansion of the First Home Buyer scheme in October 2025 we saw an increase in enquiry from September and that increased even further in November.

Q4 25 VIC Market Update

VIC enquiries remained strong through Q4, although activity tapered toward the end of the quarter. Momentum has continued throughout the mid to back half of the year, highlighting a steadily improving enquiry environment across Victoria.