The Sydney property market had a relatively strong year, finishing 2025 on a solid footing despite a slight dip in values right at the finish line.

While high interest rates and affordability concerns have certainly made things tougher in our most expensive capital city, plenty of suburbs still managed to achieve double-digit growth over the last 12 months.

Sydney's top growth suburbs of 2025

The Outer South West was the star performer in Sydney this year, with Menangle Park leading the pack with a +20.7 per cent surge in house values. 

Gilead followed closely behind at +20.0 per cent, while Belrose units proved that the apartment market can still deliver huge results, clocking a +19.1 per cent gain. Other suburbs like North Strathfield and Allambie Heights also enjoyed a very tidy 16-17 per cent uptick in prices.

Growth in regional NSW was even more explosive, particularly in the state's west and southern border regions.

Regional NSW's top growth suburbs of 2025

Coolah took the top spot with a remarkable +25.6 per cent increase, but it was the Murray region that really dominated the list, accounting for half of the top ten entries. 

Houses were the big winners here, with high-growth spots like North Albury, Huntley, and Lochinvar all seeing values rise by more than 20 per cent.

The Melbourne property market moved at a more measured pace throughout 2025 compared to the explosive growth seen in the mid-sized capitals. 

While the city faced headwinds from higher land taxes and a steady flow of listings, specific pockets — particularly in the more affordable outer rings — delivered surprisingly strong results for homeowners.

Melbourne's top growth suburbs of 2025

The Mornington Peninsula was the clear standout this year, claiming six of the top ten spots. Frankston North led the charge with a substantial +21.0 per cent jump in house values, while the unit market in Laverton also bucked the broader trend with a +17.2 per cent gain. 

Aside from the coastal interest, growth was concentrated in the more budget-friendly corridors of the North West and West, where suburbs like Campbellfield and Meadow Heights continued to attract steady buyer interest.

Regional Victoria outpaced the capital, with several areas in the state's North West and Bendigo regions seeing values soar.

Regional VIC's top growth suburbs of 2025

Merbein took the top spot with an impressive +26.2 per cent increase, while Golden Square units proved that regional apartments are becoming a popular choice, recording a +24.4 per cent rise. 

The list shows a clear preference for inland lifestyle hubs, with Bendigo alone accounting for four of the top ten entries across both houses and units.

Brisbane remained a powerhouse for property growth throughout 2025, continuing its remarkable post-Covid run.

While some of the larger southern capitals started to cool, the river city continued to attract a steady stream of interstate buyers and investors, keeping the pressure on prices across almost every pocket of the market.

Brisbane's top growth suburbs of 2025

It was a massive year for Brisbane’s unit market, which commanded seven of the top ten spots on the growth list. Hillcrest took the #1 position with a huge +30.5 per cent surge, followed closely by Goodna units at +29.9 per cent. 

While affordability was a clear driver, high-end houses in Samford Village also bucked the trend, rewarding owners with a very tidy +22.8 per cent uptick in prices.

Looking outside of Greater Brisbane, Regional Queensland showed plenty of resilience this year, with Townsville and Toowoomba emerging as the big winners.

Regional QLD's top growth suburbs of 2025

Cranbrook units topped the regional list with a +29.3 per cent gain, highlighting the intense demand for affordable living in the state’s north. 

Toowoomba also proved its status as a growth engine, with suburbs like Wilsonton and Kearneys Spring both enjoying healthy price jumps of more than 26 per cent.

Adelaide remained one of Australia's most consistent performers in 2025, with home values rising 8.2 per cent over the course of the year. In many cases, that figure was far higher.

Adelaide's top growth suburbs of 2025

The unit market stole the show in the South Australian capital this year, claiming seven of the top ten spots on the growth list. Glenside units led the pack with a stellar +24.0 per cent surge, followed by strong double-digit gains in Payneham and Felixstow. 

While apartments were the clear winners, the leafy Central and Hills region remained a major drawcard for house hunters, with Meadows (+18.5 per cent) and Macclesfield (+16.3 per cent) also delivering impressive results for sellers.

Regional South Australia fared even better than the capital, posting a 10.4 per cent annual increase as buyers continued to chase value in more affordable corridors.

Regional SA's top growth suburbs of 2025

Regional growth was dominated almost exclusively by the house market, particularly within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region, which accounted for six of the top ten spots. Port Pirie West took the top spot with a robust +28.6 per cent increase, while the coastal appeal of Beachport saw values rise by +25.4 per cent. 

Growth was well-distributed across the state's north and south-east, with Thompson Beach and Solomontown both comfortably clearing the 20 per cent mark.

Western Australia has been the absolute standout of the Australian property market in 2025, with home values soaring amidst a chronic shortage of supply. 

Total stock levels across the state sat a staggering 47 per cent below the five-year average in November, helping Perth record a 13.1 per cent annual jump in values — the second-highest of any capital city.

Perth's top growth suburbs of 2025

In the capital, Mandogalup houses led the charge with a massive +33.0 per cent increase in value over the year. While houses in the South West and South East regions performed well, the unit market was a major driver of growth, claiming six of the top ten spots. 

Morley units (+26.9 per cent) and Kelmscott units (+25.4 per cent) were particular standouts, reflecting a clear shift toward affordability as house prices across the city continued to climb.

But beyond the capital, Regional WA delivered the most explosive growth in the country.

Regional WA's top growth suburbs of 2025

The market was led by the coastal tourism gem of Kalbarri, where house values surged by a phenomenal +40.2 per cent. The list was dominated by the Mid West and Wheat Belt regions, with Geraldton suburbs like Rangeway (+32.4 per cent), Karloo (+30.0 per cent), and Utakarra (+27.8 per cent) all ranking highly. 

Coastal lifestyle hubs in the state's south also saw strong gains, with Ocean Beach and Denmark both recording price increases of more than 27 per cent.

While the Hobart market saw a more moderate growth rate compared to the mainland’s larger cities, it remained a steady performer throughout 2025. 

Home values in the Tasmanian capital rose by 6.8 per cent over the year, while regional Tasmania recorded a very similar annual increase of 6.7 per cent.

Hobart's top growth suburbs of 2025

Growth in Hobart was largely concentrated in the North West and North East corridors. Berriedale took the top spot with a double-digit house price increase of 10.5 per cent, followed closely by Geilston Bay at 10.0 per cent. 

The list was heavily weighted toward houses, though the unit markets in Sorell and Moonah also delivered solid results for sellers, both clearing the 9.0 per cent mark.

Regional TAS's top growth suburbs of 2025

The West and North West region was the standout for regional Tasmania this year, accounting for six of the top ten spots. 

Romaine houses officially claimed the number one position with a significant 16.5 per cent annual jump. Trevallyn followed with a robust 15.4 per cent gain, while several other suburbs in the Launceston and North East area, like Youngtown and Summerhill, also saw values rise by more than 10.0 per cent.

Darwin emerged as the surprise national leader for property growth in 2025, with dwelling values surging by a massive 18.9 per cent. 

After a relatively flat 2024, the market came roaring back to life as buyers and investors capitalised on the city's high yields and relative affordability compared to the southern capitals.

NT's top growth suburbs of 2025

Growth in the Top End was almost entirely concentrated in the Palmerston region, which claimed every single spot in the city's top ten list. Units in Gray led the charge with a massive +33.3 per cent increase, followed closely by Bakewell units at +30.3 per cent. 

While apartments took the top honors, the house market was incredibly strong across the board, with suburbs like Moulden and Driver also rewarding owners with gains of more than 28 per cent.

Canberra's property market continued to grow at a more sustainable pace throughout 2025, ending the year with a 4.9 per cent annual increase in home values. 

While it didn't see the heat of the mid-sized capitals, specific regions within the Territory still delivered double-digit returns.

ACT's top growth suburbs of 2025

The Molonglo Valley was the standout region this year, with Whitlam and Denman Prospect claiming the top two spots with house price gains of 16.8 per cent and 13.0 per cent respectively. 

Belconnen also featured heavily, with suburbs like Fraser, Page, and Strathnairn all recording double-digit growth. Interestingly, the top ten list was composed entirely of houses, as buyers in the capital clearly prioritised land and space over the course of the year.