The Wrap Up
In October, Australia’s property sales market saw renewed activity in digital inspections. Interstate inspections increased to 22.5% (+1.9%) and international interest increased to 8.9% (+2.7%), marking the highest level in several months. These trends highlight growing engagement from both domestic and international buyers as the market heads into the final quarter of 2025.
While overall activity varies by region, cross-border buyers continue to seek opportunities in lifestyle and metropolitan markets, reflecting ongoing demand for areas offering employment, amenity, and lifestyle appeal.
Cities such as Sydney and Melbourne drove much of the growth for sales, while regions including Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Perth continue to attract strong interstate interest.
Regional performance highlights:
- Sunshine Coast: Interstate demand increased to 23.2% (+4.8%), while international views increased to 6.3% (+2.2%), showing strong engagement from both local and overseas buyers.
- Brisbane: Interstate demand increased to 23.9% (+0.1%), while international views increased to 5.3% (+0.2%), showing solid interest from both local and overseas buyers.
- Gold Coast: Interstate demand decreased slightly to 26.2% (−0.7%), while international views decreased to 4.5% (−1.8%), maintaining strong appeal for interstate buyers.
- Sydney: Interstate demand increased to 14.6% (+3.1%), while international views increased to 9.8% (+1.4%), reinforcing Sydney’s position as the top draw for international buyers.
- Melbourne: Interstate demand increased to 20.4% (+2.2%), while international views increased to 5.5% (+0.8%), reflecting steady growth in buyer confidence.
- Perth: Interstate demand increased to 26.9% (+2.1%), while international views increased to 4.8% (+0.7%), keeping Perth among the most viewed regions for cross-border buyers.
These results highlight a positive rebound in buyer interest across Australia, with both interstate and international audiences showing renewed engagement as the market moves into the final months of 2025.