The Australian regions where property buyers are cleaning up

Savvy property investors might do well to head to the regions for their next purchase, if market trends are correct.

That’s the news from CoreLogic’s quarterly regional Market Update, with data showing regional housing markets continuing to outperform properties in capital cities.

Mining regions in Queensland and Western Australia lead the charge once again, with regional towns in those states taking out the top 10 spots.

The Queensland town of Mackay was the top performer over the quatter, with 8.3 percent growth, followed by Geraldton in WA (8.2 percent) and Townsville (6.6 percent). Geraldton also experienced the strongest annual growth, up 28.7 percent. Western Australian regional towns also delivered the highest gross rental yields.

Report author and CoreLogic Australia economist Kaytlin Ezzy said affordability was a strong factor in the growth these areas had experienced.

“Regions like Mackay, Geraldton, and Townsville are seeing exceptional growth, driven

by affordability advantages compared to our major cities, as well as lifestyle appeal,”

Ms Ezzy said.

“This will have contributed to the strong demand but even with the impressive growth,

for those with the capacity to service a mortgage, they still remain attainable with

medians less than $600,000.”

However, CoreLogic noted that not all regional housing markets were showing signs of growth with Batemans Bay on the NSW far south coast the worst performer, seeing a fall in housing values of -2.7 percent. The Victorian town of Warrnambool was right behind, down -2.6 percent. The once-prosperous gold rush town of Ballarat in Victoria experienced the greatest fall over the year, down -6.3 percent.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping business, investment and competitive advantage, and now Australia’s property industry is being told it cannot afford to sit on the sidelines.

International keynote speaker and AI strategist Justin Kabbani will headline the Kanebridge Property Summit at RACA Sydney on June 18, bringing rare insight into how forward-thinking property professionals can use AI to move faster, make smarter decisions and gain a serious edge in an increasingly competitive market.

Justin Kabbani, International keynote speaker and AI strategist

Tickets to the exclusive summit are already selling fast.

Having worked with global brands including Uber, PepsiCo, Mattel and Destination NSW, Kabbani has become one of the leading voices on how businesses can turn AI from a buzzword into a genuine commercial advantage.

Known for his high-energy and highly practical presentations, Kabbani cuts through the hype surrounding AI and focuses on what actually matters: productivity, growth, leadership and real-world business results.

His keynote will explore how AI is already transforming industries globally, and what property developers, investors, agents and business leaders need to understand now to avoid being left behind.

Importantly, the session is designed to be practical, not theoretical.

Attendees will hear how AI can be applied across marketing, sales, operations and decision-making to improve efficiency, sharpen strategy and create new competitive advantages in a rapidly changing business environment.

The summit will also feature an exclusive roundtable bringing together leading property and finance experts for a candid, off-the-record Q&A exploring the forces shaping investment, development and wealth creation across Australia’s prestige property market.

The event follows the success of last year’s sold-out summit and will once again be hosted by respected MC John Alten.

With AI becoming one of the biggest disruptors facing business, the June 18 summit is expected to attract strong interest from property professionals, investors and business leaders looking to stay ahead of the curve.

The followings are included in every ticket:

Full access to keynote sessions and the interactive roundtable.
Premium selection of canapés and beverages throughout the evening.
Complimentary annual digital subscription to two leading publications (Wall Street Journal and Kanebridge Quarterly), providing essential coverage of local and global markets, property trends and investment strategy.

Tickets are limited and selling quickly and you can buy here.

The Australian regions where property buyers are cleaning up

Affordability and lifestyle factors are driving home buyers to these regional areas, but it’s still a case of buyer beware

International AI strategist Justin Kabbani will headline the Kanebridge Property Summit in Sydney on June 18, with tickets selling fast.