A median income household in Australia lost approximately $18,000 in borrowing capacity from the February 2026 rate hike alone (Cotality). With the RBA raising the cash rate twice in early 2026 to reach 4.10%, variable interest rates for many borrowers are now pushing above 6% as of April 2026. The February and March 2026 cash […]
Yes, growth is continuing in specific segments including Melbourne apartments, inner-suburb villa units, and houses in outer suburbs. However, these gains contrast with the broader market, where dwelling values dropped 0.6% in the March 2026 quarter (PropertyUpdate/Cotality). Rate hikes in February and March 2026 have introduced fresh uncertainty into the market. While the overall trajectory
Rate hikes in February and March 2026 have introduced uncertainty, with the cash rate rising to 4.10%. A median household lost approximately $18,000 in borrowing capacity from the February hike alone (Cotality), though affordable outer-suburban properties continue to outperform the city median. The shift from rate cuts in 2025 to consecutive hikes in early 2026
Melbourne’s eastern suburbs exhibit higher resilience than inner-city high-density sectors, with regions like Whitehorse East (+8.6%) and Knox (+7.6%) appearing in the top 10 highest-growth regions (Cotality, January 2026). While inner-city apartments face softer conditions, residential houses in the east are supported by strong population growth and a significant price discount compared to other capital
Buyer confidence in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs remains selective in April 2026. While the top end of the market is showing resilience, particularly when compared to other capitals, a two-speed market is evident. Affordable properties and those in gentrifying areas are currently outperforming the city median, driven by first-home buyers and investors. Overall, the market is
Melbourne’s property market in April 2026 is best characterised as two-speed, leaning towards a buyers’ market overall, but with pockets of opportunity for sellers. While Melbourne’s median dwelling value is approximately $830,371 (Cotality, January 2026), recent quarterly figures show a slight decrease of 0.6% (March 2026), and values remain 1.3% below the March 2022 peak
Melbourne house prices are displaying mixed signals in early 2026 following two consecutive rate rises in February and March. While forecasts from KPMG, Domain, and PropTrack still point to growth of 6–8% for the year, ANZ Research has revised its outlook to a -1.7% fall, citing broader economic pressures. The median dwelling value in Melbourne
