The Wrap Up
In September 2025, Australia’s rental market saw interstate inspections rise to 22.8%, highlighting growing relocation demand from renters moving across states. International interest remained steady at 7.2%, with strong engagement continuing in lifestyle and metropolitan regions.
The Sunshine Coast experienced the largest surge in interstate renters and a notable rise in international interest, while Brisbane and the Gold Coast also attracted strong cross-state activity. Perth and Sydney continue to draw significant international interest, despite small month-on-month declines.
These trends indicate a rental market where renters are deliberate in their choices, targeting regions that balance lifestyle, employment, and accessibility.
Here’s how your region performed:
- Sunshine Coast: Interstate rental inspections accounted for 23.3% of total views, while international views made up 8.0%, reflecting a strong rebound and increased interest from both domestic and overseas renters.
- Gold Coast: Interstate rental inspections accounted for 25.5% of total views, while international views made up 5.5%, showing stable demand from both local and international renters.
- Brisbane: Interstate rental inspections accounted for 26.4% of total views, while international views made up 6.1%, reinforcing steady interest from both domestic and overseas renters.
- Melbourne: Interstate rental inspections accounted for 24.4% of total views, while international views made up 7.1%, indicating a slight decline in activity compared with previous periods.
- Sydney: Interstate rental inspections accounted for 19.0% of total views, while international views made up 7.4%, with international demand easing slightly though the city remains a key destination for renters.
- Perth: Interstate rental inspections accounted for 18.2% of total views, while international views made up 8.8%, showing a balanced mix of interest from domestic and international renters.