The Wrap Up
In November, Australia’s rental market showed steady cross-border engagement. Interstate inspections accounted for 23.2% of total digital rental activity, slightly down from October’s 23.6%, while international interest rose to 9.7%, marking the highest level of overseas renter engagement recorded this year. These trends highlight Australia’s continued appeal to both domestic and global renters.
While activity varies across regions, renters continue to target lifestyle and metropolitan locations, reflecting ongoing demand for areas that balance employment, amenity, and accessibility.
Regional performance highlights:
- Sunshine Coast: Interstate activity eased to 26.5% (−0.8%), while international views increased to 10.6% (+1.8%), showing continued strength across both domestic and overseas segments.
- Brisbane:Interstate activity decreased to 21.6% (−1.5%), while international views increased to 9.2% (+0.9%), indicating softer interstate movement alongside rising overseas interest.
- Gold Coast: Interstate activity increased to 27.2% (+5.7%), while international views declined slightly to 5.5% (−0.4%), reflecting renewed domestic demand.
- Sydney: Interstate activity increased to 27.3% (+3.4%), and international views rose to 13.8% (+0.7%), maintaining Sydney’s position as the top destination for overseas renters.
- Melbourne: Interstate activity decreased to 16.4% (−4.6%), while international views increased to 8.8% (+3.2%), pointing to softer domestic demand but strengthening global interest.
- Perth: Interstate activity declined to 20.2% (−4.3%), and international views decreased slightly to 10.0% (−0.8%), while maintaining solid engagement from both markets.
As 2025 draws to a close, interstate rental activity remains strong, while international interest continues to climb, reinforcing the importance of digital inspections in connecting with renters wherever they are.