Property gain Values

The above chart shows a twenty year period, but if we take progression over the past ten years, Australian house and land prices have generally increased quite significantly, though not uniformly across the country or as a standard via property types. On a national level, property values rose by approximately 67.3% to April 2025. However, this growth has not been consistent. For example, in Adelaide over the past ten years it has seen eventual sale values for new builds rise dramatically when listed, though for the rest of the country not exactly in equation over a median value. Sydney and Melbourne have experienced lower growth rates, however they are still considered attractive.  These value increases have been recorded at around 61.8% and 48.3% respectively. Darwin actually saw a decline in the average listed sale values of 0.5% 

Property markets have been influenced by a combination of factors which include, investor activity, migration, interest rates, and the COVID-19 pandemic. But the best returns from major cities have been from Adelaide and Brisbane which saw general property increases of around 90%. At the end of the day, the best returns for investment is still in property, though tax implications must be considered and we advise you seek independent advice from a financial planner accordingly to understand exactly why.