Suburbs Where Housing Markets Peaked
The top-performing suburbs of 2021.
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Sydney was perpetually in headlines across the country for its ascendant property price growth in 2021. Within the NSW Capital, the southern suburb of Kurnell outperformed all other capital city markets in the country during 2021 — median house prices soaring 54.4% over the year to $1.98 million according to data from CoreLogic.
However, consider last year an anomaly, with Sydney’s housing boom predicted to fade in 2022 following the record year of growth.
Suburbs on Sydney’s upper north shore of South Turramurra, St Ives Chase and Gordon were among the top 10 fastest growing areas of 2021 up by 54.1%, 48% and 46.5% respectively.
In Melbourne, St Andrews Beach on the Mornington Peninsula also made it to the top 10 with 48.1% house price growth to $1.48 million, alongside Brisbane’s Clear Mountain on Moreton bay — up 47.1%.
Adelaide’s central and hills district suburbs performed strongly with Beaumont leading the pack with a rise of 52.1% to $1.65 million, Glen Osmon up by 49.2%, St Georges up 49% and Wattle Park up 46.3%.
While these suburbs have strengthened, premium inner-city Melbourne suburbs of Armadale and St Kilda West have seen modest growth of 4.2% nd 4.1% respectively.
In Perth, North Coogee saw a small lift of just 2.3% while Karnup and Banjup rose 1.7% and 0.7% respectively.
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There’s no shortage of design inspiration online but nothing beats the joy of spending an afternoon immersing yourself in a good interior design book. Edited, carefully curated and, above all, designed, these titles take you behind the scenes of some of the world’s most beautiful interiors in a considered way. Think of it like the difference between listening to a few tunes on Spotify versus releasing a thoughtfully crafted studio album. We’ve assembled our top six of interior design books on the market right now for your viewing and reading pleasure.
1. Interiors beyond the primary palette
Step inside the world of award-winning interior design duo Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke in this, their first compendium of their work. A ‘best of’ over more than 15 years working together, it’s a masterclass in working with colour and pattern as seen through 18 projects from around the country. With a focus on the idea of home as sanctuary, this hefty tome offers insight into the mind of the designer with points on where to find inspiration, meeting client briefs and the importance of relationships. Thames & Hudson, $120
2 House of Joy
If there was ever a book title for our times, then this is it. With a subtitle of Playful Homes and Cheerful Living, this book champions fun in interior design, with bold and bright homes from around the world to delight and inspire. While there’s a good dose of the unexpected, like a disco ball in the garden, there’s no mayhem in these spaces. Instead, they’re beautifully executed to tempt even the most colour shy. Gestalten, $105
3. Abigail Ahern Masterclass
Some design books are beautiful to look at, and that’s it. This is not one of those books. A master of colour and pattern, UK designer Ahern offers a practical foundational guide to beautiful interiors, mixing form with function in her latest book, Masterclass. Find the inspiration you need to create a gorgeous home. HarperCollins, $65
4. Interiors Now!
Looking for a visual crash course in international design trends with longevity? This is the book for you. Featuring homes across the globe, from New York to Auckland via Avignon, the biggest dilemma for readers is settling on a style. Many of the projects are owned by designers and creatives, lending a dynamic edge to this tome, now in its 40th year. Taschen, $50
5. Home by the Sea
For many Australians, the ocean holds an almost hypnotic appeal. Home by the Sea by Natalie Walton lets you imagine, for a little while at least, what it’s like living the dream in a beach shack in Byron Bay. The book tours 18 homes in and around the region and the hinterland owned by artists, designers and makers. With photography by Amelia Fullarton, it champions the good life. Hardie Grant, $60
6. The Layered Interior
Released last year, this is the third volume from award-winning interior designer Greg Natale. Different in format from his earlier books, the eight projects featured are Australian but with a slight Euro-centric focus. The writing is conversational, almost intimate, inviting the reader into the most luxurious spaces beautifully captured by photographer Anson Smart. This coffee table tome is perfect for dreamers and doers alike. Rizzoli, $110
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