Australia’s property market is entering a new phase of renewed confidence, according to a new report which has identified the Top 50 supercharged suburbs where sales volumes have steadily increased over more than four consecutive quarters.
The latest Hotspotting price predictor index Autumn Edition reveals a significant uplift in sales activity across many parts of the country, with a notable rise in the number of growth markets – both in the capital cities and key regional areas.
Among the national leaders are some surprising front-runners.
Darwin has emerged as the standout performer, with 79 per cent of its markets ranked positively, driven by surging sales volumes and rising demand.
Regional South Australia continues to deliver quietly consistent results, with two-thirds of markets classified as rising or stable, while Melbourne is staging its strongest comeback in years, with 63 per cent of suburbs on an upward trajectory.
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Hotspotting founder and property analyst Terry Ryder.
The index also highlights the shift in demand toward more affordable unit markets, which have become a more prominent part of the recovery story in cities like Sydney and Canberra, where attached dwellings are increasingly in demand and leading the growth in some locations.
“At a national level, we’re seeing a shift in market sentiment. Investors are returning. Transaction volumes are rising. And across much of the country, we’re witnessing a broader pattern of recovery and growth take hold,” report author Terry Ryder said.
“The Autumn 2025 Price Predictor Index delivers powerful evidence that the real estate
cycle has moved past its correction phase in many areas, setting the stage for a new
wave of opportunity.”
Here’s a breakdown on the “supercharged” suburbs in each state.
QUEENSLAND
Queensland has topped the nation for supercharged suburbs primed for price growth, with 15 city and regional locations flagged for soaring home sales.
Hotspotting’s Price Predictor Index highlighted a total of 28 house and 22 unit markets, with the Sunshine State “dominating” the seasonal list, report author and property analyst Terry Ryder said.
Greater Brisbane’s standout performers included house markets in Manly West, Thornlands, Regents Park, Victoria Point, and Banksia Beach, and units in New Farm, Upper Mount Gravatt, Woodridge and Calamvale.
Four Gold Coast suburbs also made the list, including Mermaid Beach, Palm Beach and Burleigh Heads for units, and Ormeau for houses.
Other regional hotspots were houses in Redlynch, Cairns, and Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast.
Brisbane and wider Queensland topped the nation for supercharged suburbs.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Hope of further interest rate cuts has shifted momentum in the Sydney property market and home prices look primed for another growth spurt over the next six months.
Hotspotting research has revealed property sales rose in more than half of Harbour City suburbs over the past year, with much of that surge coming in the early months of 2025.
Rising sales have historically preceded home price growth by six to nine months, and current housing shortages and sluggish construction activity suggested this trend would be repeated, the research revealed.
Suburbs where demand was picking up – placing them within the top 50 “supercharged” markets for sales in the country – included Erskineville, Maroubra, Wolli Creek, North Kellyville and Campbelltown.
Regional NSW, meanwhile, has been in gradual recovery and recorded only a slight rise in transactions over the previous quarter, according to Hotspotting.
Almost half of markets (46 per cent) in regional NSW have had a positive upturn in property sales with Gunnedah, Merewether in Newcastle and South Tamworth listed as NSW’s “supercharged” markets.
Sydney home prices look primed for another growth spurt over the next six months.
VICTORIA
Melbourne’s housing market is set for a monster comeback with almost two thirds of suburbs now on an upward trajectory, and battler ’burbs tipped for “supercharged” price growth.
A rise in sales activity in Sunbury has the area in Melbourne’s north west ranked as the nation’s top spot for a lift in house values this year.
Craigieburn, Werribee, Caroline Springs, Hoppers Crossing and Deer Park have also been tipped for a boost.
Unit markets are also set for “supercharged” gains across suburbs including Docklands, Hawthorn East, Richmond and St Kilda.
According to Hotspotting, 63 per cent of all Melbourne’s suburbs are now positioned for growth. The city is now the third best positioned region nationwide to grow in value in the year ahead.
As the saying goes, slow and steady wins the race. Melbourne’s housing market is set for a monster comeback.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Just like regional South Australia, for some reason, Adelaide doesn’t feature prominently on many locations to invest lists – but it should.
Prices have been rising steadily for five years, and there is little sign of slowing down.
In the past 12 months in particular, markets within Greater Adelaide, which once were considered highly affordable, are undergoing significant price growth.
Unlike Perth, where sales activity has been gradually declining, Adelaide still has 53 per cent of markets with positive transaction levels.
Standout suburbs include Campbelltown, Mawson Lakes, Modbury, Modbury Heights, Port Augusta and Prospect.
Regionally, the report also highlighted SA’s strongest markets as being the Alexandra Council suburbs of Goolwa, Middleton, Hindmarsh Island, Strathalbyn and Victor Harbor, as well as the Copper Coast towns of Kadina, Moonta Bay and Wallaroo.
Affordability has made Adelaide a popular market for buyers.
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