Will home prices keep rising over the next year?

Property prices are expected to keep climbing higher through to mid-2025 – though not everywhere, according to a new report. We reveal where prices are tipped to go up, and where prices are expected to fall.

What a crazy financial year it’s been for property prices.

Despite a cost of living crunch and high interest rates, home values Australia-wide have soared 8.3% over the past 12 months, according to CoreLogic.

Will prices keep heading north? Or can we expect the market to cool at some stage?

These are key questions for home buyers who may be weighing up whether now is the right time to buy.

To get some answers, we turned to Domain’s latest forecast report, which sets out expected property price movements over the next 12 months.

The big picture: prices set to keep rising

According to Domain, several factors are set to push Australian home prices higher over the next year.

On one hand, we’re seeing a tight supply of new homes being built, combined with lower than usual numbers of homes listed for sale.

On the other side of the ledger, strong buyer demand is being fuelled by a growth in migration.

As Domain puts it, the “push-pull between affordability and availability” will be the factor that shapes Australia’s property market between now and June 2025.

Price growth is expected to differ between cities

That’s not to say home prices across Australia will move in the same direction and at the same pace.

Let’s take a quick tour around the nation to see what Domain believes lies in store for home buyers (and apologies to Hobart and Darwin residents – neither city was covered in the released report).

Brisbane

Brisbane’s property market has notched up an impressive 16.3% price growth over the past year. And Domain says there’s more growth to come.

With a forecast for 6-8% price growth, Brisbane’s median house price could hit a record high of up to $998,500 by mid-2025. Apartment values are expected to increase by 4-6%.

Sydney

If Domain’s prediction of 6-8% price growth proves accurate, Sydney’s median house price will hit a new record high of up to $1.76 million by this time next year.

Apartment prices (median) are also expected to reach a new record of up to $855,000 based on forecast price growth of 4-6%.

Melbourne

Melbourne’s housing market is expected to remain a little cooler, with growth between 0-2% expected – leaving median house prices between $1.03 million and $1.05 million. Unit prices are expected to do better, potentially rising by up to 4%.

Regional Victoria is the only market where Domain expects house prices to cool, with falls of 0-3% expected by mid-2025.

Adelaide

Adelaide could be on track to become a million-dollar city if Domain’s forecast of 7-8% price growth pans out. It could see Adelaide’s median house price hit a record high of up to $984,000 by June 2025.

Unit prices are anticipated to grow by up to 6%, helping the city’s median apartment price push through the $500,000 barrier.

Perth

There’s no denying Perth has had a bumper year, with a 22% jump in home prices over the past 12 months. And according to Domain there’s plenty of gas left in the tank.

With price growth of 8-10% possible over the year ahead, Perth could notch up a record-high median house price of between $840,000 and $856,000 by this time next year. In the unit market, prices are expected to jump 4-5%.

Canberra

Canberrans can expect mild house price growth, with values forecast to climb by up to 4%.

Unit prices in the nation’s capital are expected to increase by 1-4%.

What to weigh up

Domain’s forecasts are just that – predictions, not facts.

Along with factors that could push prices higher, the property listing site also cautions that a tighter jobs market and stagnating incomes could put downward pressure on prices.

Long story short: the right time to buy is when you feel ready to get into the market.

We can’t say for sure how property prices will move.

But we can provide clear answers on your borrowing power, help you understand if you’re in a position to land home approval, and help you find a home loan that’s right for your needs.

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