Rental Sight Unseen Report | January 2024

• Sunshine Coast: Approximately 1-in-3 renters explored properties outside the state, with 35.2% of rental inspections originating from interstate locations. International interest remained steady at 8.8%.
• Brisbane: Starts the year with 22.6% of digital rental inspections originating from interstate, alongside 7.8% from international renters.
• Gold Coast: Approximately 1-in-3 renters explored interstate properties, with 33.7% of digital rental inspections coming from outside the state.
• Sydney: Recorded 9.6% of interstate rental interest, with an additional 11.2% from international renters to start the year.
• Melbourne: Starts the year with approximately 1-in-4 renters exploring properties outside Victoria, with 25.9% of rental inspections from outside the state. International interest remained stable at 8.4%.
• Perth: Sustained its 2023 momentum with 26.9% of digital rental inspections originating from outside the state, with an additional 8.5% from international renters.

These insights go beyond mere numbers; they mirror the changing scenery of the property market in Australia and the increasing trend for remote property inspections.