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Proper homes with ample living space, a thriving local economy, quality amenities, a wide variety of job opportunities, short commute times, relatively affordable housing and a consistently stable property market… With a sub $1…

During this post-pandemic era, Australia has received an all-time record intake of overseas migration, created an impressive number of new jobs, and our governments have collected a mountain more revenue than ever before. With…

A very large majority of Australians would ideally like to exit the workforce during their early 60’s. With demographic statistics confirming many of us will live into our early 90’s, that would mean having…

Capital growth rates of between 100 and 150 percent over the last 10-years were produced in umpteen townships, while poorly chosen property assets are worth less today than a decade ago in numerous parts…

A truly national property market downturn has not happened in this country for more than 90 years. It most definitely is not happening right now. And it is unlikely that Australia will experience it…

This big Land Down Under is forever changing. Over a 28-year period that saw the national population increase 49 percent (from 18.6 million to 27.7 million), things have changed in many ways. Back in…

Humans are capable of creating all sorts of clever widgets, tech tools and agitating digital stuff. Humans are capable of putting humans on the moon. But when it comes to humans making sure there’s…

From a total population of 1.5 million in 1868 (when the Poms stopped deporting convicts to Australia) through to 7.4 million in 1945 (when World War 2 ended), Australia’s population was almost entirely of…

20 of Australia’s 25 largest cities currently have a record low volume of properties listed for sale, or very close to it; the same can be said for an overwhelming majority of the other…

Often described as the greatest country in the world, this once ‘prisoner island’ now boasts an eclectic mix of modern cities, charming country towns and retirement hotspots. From beautiful beaches to glorious rural landscapes,…

A majority of Australian’s most important asset increased by a whopping 27 percent during the 2-year absence of negative gearing in the 1980’s. From when it was first scrapped in July 1985 to when…

The national population increased by 2.3 million over the last 6-years while, conversely, the total supply of properties listed for sale is now a whopping 27 percent less than the same time 6-years ago.…

The wealth of 7 out of every 10 Australian households is vastly better from the average value of their most important asset increasing by 560 percent over the last quarter of a century. A…

‘It’s a matter of trust’ by legendary musician Billy Joel is one of those classic songs from Australia’s best overall decade – the 1980’s. Let’s talk about TRUST. “Trust”: confidence that one has been…

From one year to the next, the capital growth rate produced by the property market of an individual city is a very jagged line. There is no orderly sequence of timing. Performance is not…

Whilst strength and adversity are forever present, several decades of historical evidence says that a standard Australian house has…

Employment stability, job creation initiatives and a city’s overall economic strength are the single most important factors for a city’s property market performance. Over the last 6 years to June 2025, Australia created a…

Population growth, dwelling construction volumes, detached houses versus apartments, overseas versus internal migration, capital growth rates and homeownership rates… Using official statistics and powerful graphics, this 2-part report contains a snapshot of the last…

Eight different cities from very different corners of this 6th largest country on the planet. Using official statistics and powerful graphics, this 2-part report contains a snapshot of the last 10-years for eight (8)…

Compared to most other Australian locations, those who live in this city are more likely to be foodies, cyclists, kayakers, gym junkies, box-tickers and bean-counters. As recently as 70-years ago, it was ranked as…