Australia set for super Saturday as auction numbers surge
Vendor confidence has returned with a vengeance but the over supply may be short lived
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This could be the weekend for buying a new home, as the number of properties going under the hammer set to surge around the country.
Data from CoreLogic has revealed 3,190 homes will be put to auction, the second highest levels this year. The highest number of properties put to market happened over the weekend leading up to Easter earlier this year, when 3,519 homes went under the hammer.
In signs that the Melbourne market is recovering, Australia’s second largest capital city is leading the charge, with 1,635 properties set to sell, a significant jump from the 1,098 properties offered the previous week. Sydney is next in line with 1,053 auctions, followed by Adelaide (207), Brisbane (197), Canberra (82) and Perth (15). It’s not such great news for would-be Tasmanian homeowners, with just one property available.
While vendor confidence appears to be rebounding, it’s not clear yet whether that will be reflected in the results. CoreLogic reported clearance rates were just 58.2 percent last week, the lowest recorded this year.
calculated across properties that have been taken to auction over the past week.
For those considering holding off, it could be a case of ‘he or she who hesitates is lost’, with auction numbers set to experience a drop the following week ahead of the Melbourne Cup. Numbers are expected to fall to 2,100. They don’t call it ‘the race that stops a nation’ for nothing.
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Mount French Lodge offers a rare mix of privacy, scale and hospitality potential as demand grows for prestige estates beyond beachside hotspots.
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Mount French Lodge, one of the most remarkable private estates in Queensland’s Scenic Rim, has been brought to market, offering a glimpse into the growing appetite for high-end lifestyle properties beyond the state’s traditional beachside enclaves.
Located in the tiny locality of Charlwood, around 100km inland from Brisbane and home to just 146 residents at the 2021 Census, the estate stands in stark contrast to its quiet surroundings. Set across nearly 100 acres and positioned some 600 feet above sea level, the property occupies a commanding vantage point beneath the escarpments of Mount French.
It’s this combination of elevation, scale and seclusion that defines the estate, not just as a private residence, but as an experience-led destination. Mount French Lodge has been recognised in both the 2024 and 2025 Best of Queensland Experiences, reflecting a broader shift towards luxury rural retreats that blur the line between home, hospitality and investment.
Last sold for $3.65 million in 2021 to Brisbane-based entrepreneur Tim Woodhouse, the estate has since evolved into a multifaceted holding. At its core is a central lodge, complemented by guest accommodation, entertaining spaces and resort-style amenities spread across two distinct plateaus.
In total, the property comprises 12 bedrooms configured across eight self-contained apartments within multiple lodges. At its heart is the Great Room, a central gathering space anchored by a large living area and fireplace. Nearby, a fully equipped outdoor pavilion with barbecue facilities sits alongside the estate’s swimming pool.
The property is being marketed as a private compound, ranch, corporate retreat and a wedding venue, highlighting its potential as a lifestyle asset with income-generating capability. This kind of flexibility is increasingly resonating with buyers, particularly as demand grows for properties that can serve as multigenerational homes, wellness retreats or boutique accommodation offerings.
Despite its sense of isolation, Mount French Lodge remains within relatively easy reach of Brisbane, around an hour by road or just minutes by helicopter. That balance of accessibility and privacy underscores the broader appeal of the Scenic Rim, which continues to emerge as a quiet achiever in Queensland’s prestige property market.
The listing is being handled by Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty agents Sandy Davies and Nicholas Miranda, and is expected to attract interest from both domestic and international buyers.
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