The best suburbs for investment opportunities in Australia in 2025
There’s money to be made in the property market — if you know where to look.
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If you’re a first homebuyer, owner/occupier or investor, you might feel that the property market is slim pickings in some of your favourite city suburbs. Either there’s no supply or the reserve is well above your budget threshold. However, for those property-savvy individuals prepared to look harder, there’s a growing number of suburbs in Australia’s major cities that are proving to be great investment opportunities…
—…you just need to know where to find them.
Independently-owned real estate agency, Little Real Estate, has released its annual report for the best Australian suburbs for investing. Investors searching for affordability, cash flow, and capital growth potential are being encouraged to consider regional locations, including four in Queensland.
“In 2024, we anticipate a surge in property prices fuelled by the relentless demand for housing outpacing the available supply,” says Little Real Estate executive general manager of sales, James Kirkland. “An exceptionally strong rental market, coupled with a shortage of housing, continues to exert upward pressure on house prices nationwide.”
Real estate analyst Hotspotting’s National Top 10 Positive Cashflow Hotspots echoes the findings of Little Real Estate’s annual report. Its analysis found that Queensland locations showed exponential capital growth, with the Sunshine State securing half of the top 10 locations.
“Cash flow has become increasingly important over the past two years, given the much higher mortgage repayments in play,” says Hotspotting director, Terry Ryder. “It is imperative that investors seek out areas that also offer capital growth prospects, often due to their booming local economies across a diverse range of industries.”
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Which location is best for a property investment?
It depends! According to Little Real Estate, in 2024, the Sydney suburbs of Wiley Park and Kensington come out on top, along with Caloundra West and Southport in South East Queensland, and Carlton and Moonee Ponds in Melbourne.
What is the most in-demand suburb in Sydney?
The property market is certainly inflated in Sydney in comparison to other states but investors can still find some gems in certain pockets of the city. Take Penrith, for example. According to REA data, the average cost of a unit in Penrith costs $540,000, with a rental yield of 4.3%.
Which state is best for investment property in Australia?
It’s hard to go past Queensland as one of Australia’s best states for investment properties. With four out of ten suburbs in Queensland appearing in Little Real Estate’s annual report—including Southport, Caloundra West, Coomera and Bulimba—Queensland and its surrounding suburbs, typically regional, are presenting as great investment opportunities.
“Whether you’re an investor, a family looking for a new home, or a professional seeking the ideal work-life balance, these suburbs are the ones to watch for growth and potential in the upcoming year,” says Kirkland.
What is the fastest growing suburb in Australia?
According to Smart Property Investment, the fastest growing suburb in Australia is Chelmer, Queensland – a south-western suburb in the city of Brisbane, with a quarterly price growth of 29.33 per ent. This is followed closely by Frenchs Forrest in NSW, and Greenmount in Queensland.
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A former Paul Bangay estate in the Macedon Ranges blends heritage charm, sculpted gardens and pavilion living across 108 hectares.
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Seemingly borrowed from a scene in Bridgerton, or plucked from the pages of a Brontë novel, St Ambrose in the picturesque Macedon Ranges of Victoria is a masterclass in English-inspired charm.
It’s no surprise, then, that the expansive 108ha estate, whose grounds are known as The Enchanted Garden, is the former home of celebrated landscaper Paul Bangay.
St Ambrose is a property with a genuine narrative. The story begins in the 1880s, when the original bones of the modernised homestead were just a humble schoolhouse.
Just over a century later, Bangay bought the country compound and spent a decade transforming it into a magical escape showcased in his iconic book, The Enchanted Garden.
Arranged as a sequence of “rooms”, the grounds are connected by sculptured hedges and framed planting that has been handpicked to connect with the surrounding Macedon landscape.
Now the estate is back on the market via an expressions-of-interest campaign with Campbell Kilsby and Tony Ryan of Kay & Burton Bayside, who are seeking offers between $8 million and $8.8 million. According to title records, it last traded in 2023 for $8 million.
A line of perfectly placed pencil pines frames a structured forecourt, anchored by a central, calming water feature.
Beyond the landmark gardens, the residence has also been revived, crafted into a series of connected pavilions balancing old and new. The former schoolhouse is still part of the story, now integrated into the main living zones.
Inside, the house features epic proportions with high ceilings, big fireplaces, spacious rooms, and expansive glazing that captures the romance of the outdoors from every angle.
The central country kitchen has stone surfaces, an island bench, shaker cabinetry, and French doors to the patio.
There are four bedrooms, including a main suite with a quiet garden outlook, while additional bedrooms are positioned for privacy. At the far end of the vast floor plan, there is also a fully self-contained one-bedroom guest residence for extended family or visitors.
Two separate garages have raked western red cedar ceilings, polished concrete floors, and custom timber doors that open the space up for entertaining in the stately setting. Ordinarily, the garage can accommodate more than five vehicles.
In addition to the heritage-style gardens, the grounds feature a newly rebuilt 20m wet-edge pool with an integrated spa, as well as an upgraded reflection pond complete with new filtration and lighting.
Other recent behind-the-scenes renovations include hydronic heating, air conditioning, irrigation, and water storage.
St Ambrose is close to Woodend Station and is approximately 70kms from Melbourne’s CBD.
St Ambrose at 7 Wood St, Woodend, Victoria, is listed through an expressions-of-interest campaign with Kay & Burton Bayside. Offers close on May 27 at 5 pm, and the price guide is $8 million to $8.8 million.
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