Rental Sight Unseen Report | July 2025

Digital property inspections in July recorded a slight drop in remote rental activity nationwide, with interstate demand easing to 24.1% (-0.7%) and international interest dipping to 8.5% (-1.3%) compared to June. This trend was felt across most major cities, signalling that cross-border rental demand is continuing to ease.

Here’s how your region performed:

• Sunshine Coast: Interstate inspections eased to 18.7% (-0.6%), continuing the gradual decline from June. International interest fell to 6.3% (-1.4%), reflecting a drop in overseas renter activity as well.
• Gold Coast: Interstate demand declined to 21.9% (-1.9%), though interest from other states remains strong. International inspections dropped to 5.7% (-0.4%), the lowest level recorded in recent months.
• Brisbane: Interstate interest came in at 23.3% (-1.4%), showing only a minor shift from June. International inspections fell slightly to 5.8% (-0.4%).
• Melbourne: Interstate rental demand fell to 31.7% (-2.4%) after higher activity in June. International interest dropped to 10.1% (-1.7%), showing a slight decline but continuing to reflect strong appeal among overseas renters.
• Sydney: Interstate inspections remained high at 24.9% (-2.9%), highlighting Sydney’s strong national appeal. International interest fell to 11.6% (-2.5%), marking a significant decline from June.
• Perth: Interstate activity declined slightly to 18.6% (-0.5%) but still reflects steady interest from out-of-state renters. International inspections fell to 11.7% (-1.2%), easing after high demand in June.