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Top 10 suburbs in NSW

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Suburbs	Sold number	Median price	Quarterly growth	▼12 month growth	Rental yield
MCMAHONS POINT(H)	16	$2,035,000	13.06 %	41.32 %	2.81 %
KAHIBAH(U)	19	$370,000		39.62 %	4.92 %
CHURCH POINT(H)	11	$1,855,000	15.94 %	38.43 %	2.66 %
COOLAMON(H)	14	$202,500	4.92 %	35.00 %
WARIALDA(H)	14	$177,500	22.41 %	33.96 %
COOMBA PARK(H)	18	$240,000	20.00 %	33.33 %
BLUE BAY(U)	26	$435,000	-3.12 %	33.03 %	4.48 %
HOMEBUSH WEST(H)	13	$790,000	13.26 %	31.67 %	2.93 %
WOOLLOOMOOLOO(H)	10	$988,750	1.15 %	31.48 %	3.77 %
EAST CORRIMAL(U)	42	$326,500	1.08 %	30.56 %	4.78 %

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Market reports for NSW

Sydney slammed as ‘severely unaffordable’

A recent housing affordability measure has labelled Sydney house prices as being among the least affordable in the world, ranking the city third in its list of costliest cities. read more
Vacancy rates drop in NSW regional hubs

There has been a significant drop in the residential vacancy rates of NSW’s key regional metropolitan centres, according to the latest data from the state’s real estate institute. read more
NSW Excerpt from the 2012 January Market report

After staging solid gains over the past few months, Sydney sees a reversal of its good fortune. read more

Top 10 suburbs in QLD

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Suburbs	Sold number	Median price	Quarterly growth	▼12 month growth	Rental yield
HILLCREST(U)	29	$333,000	0.30 %	42.61 %	5.00 %
CUNNAMULLA(H)	19	$63,000	5.00 %	40.00 %
DIDDILLIBAH(H)	12	$785,000	26.61 %	36.52 %
ELLIOTT HEADS(H)	13	$426,000	9.79 %	35.24 %	3.05 %
PEREGIAN BEACH(U)	13	$515,000		33.77 %	3.08 %
YUNGABURRA(H)	17	$445,000	3.73 %	30.88 %	3.33 %
ALTON DOWNS(H)	13	$475,000	15.15 %	29.96 %
COOEE BAY(U)	13	$345,000		29.70 %	4.22 %
WANDOAN(H)	19	$330,000	4.76 %	29.29 %	9.45 %
WEST GLADSTONE(U)	49	$305,000	0.41 %	29.24 %	6.05 %

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Market reports for QLD

QLD building boost extended

The $10,000 Queensland Building Boost Grant has been given a three-month extension, it has been announced. read more
QLD Excerpt from the 2012 January Market report

The recent drop in values is making Brisbane properties attractive once again. read more
Brisbane townhouses soar in popularity

Brisbane townhouses are proving to be “the best of both worlds” according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland, as their popularity skyrockets amongst both buyers and renters. read more

Top 10 suburbs in VIC

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Suburbs	Sold number	Median price	Quarterly growth	▼12 month growth	Rental yield
SANDY POINT(H)	13	$445,000	8.80 %	43.55 %
SMITHS BEACH(H)	11	$517,000	7.71 %	42.62 %
ALTONA NORTH(U)	42	$466,500	0.00 %	42.23 %	3.12 %
LISMORE(H)	12	$150,750	-5.19 %	37.05 %
PORTARLINGTON(U)	16	$395,000	16.52 %	36.21 %	3.03 %
KINGLAKE(H)	11	$305,000	1.67 %	32.61 %	5.88 %
BELL POST HILL(U)	12	$251,750	32.50 %	32.50 %	5.06 %
CLYDE NORTH(H)	12	$264,000	8.87 %	29.89 %
NEWSTEAD(H)	10	$252,500	6.32 %	28.83 %
FLINDERS(H)	27	$960,000	0.31 %	25.90 %	2.34 %

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Market reports for VIC

Melbourne prices back on the up

Melbourne’s median house price rose by just under 2% during the final quarter of 2011, while some of the state's regional house markets made significant gains. read more
VIC Excerpt from the 2012 January Market report

Melbourne continues to weaken but there are signs that the fall is slowing. read more
VIC Excerpt from the 2011 December Market report

Buyers are after just one thing: quality read more

Top 10 suburbs in SA

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Suburbs	Sold number	Median price	Quarterly growth	▼12 month growth	Rental yield
MUNNO PARA(H)	75	$323,024	0.13 %	43.57 %	4.19 %
BRIGHTON(H)	32	$810,000	1.25 %	35.00 %	2.60 %
NETHERBY(H)	16	$962,500	10.00 %	32.58 %	3.07 %
MITCHAM(H)	25	$808,000	-9.83 %	32.46 %	2.41 %
MEDINDIE(H)	16	$1,675,000	11.30 %	32.41 %
TOORAK GARDENS(U)	16	$421,000	13.78 %	32.39 %	3.46 %
COWELL(H)	25	$260,000	-3.35 %	30.00 %	4.90 %
ORROROO(H)	15	$167,500	25.00 %	28.85 %
EVANSTON GARDENS(H)	22	$325,000		26.71 %	4.36 %
PORT LINCOLN(U)	44	$218,250	4.93 %	25.07 %	5.30 %

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Market reports for SA

SA Excerpt from the 2012 January Market report

Approval of the Olympic Dam mine expansion breathes new life into a stalling market. read more
SA Excerpt from the 2011 December Market report

Adelaide isn’t expected to come flying out of the blocks this season, but things are certainly looking up read more
SA Excerpt from the 2011 November Market report

This year’s going to be a quiet one for Adelaide’s property market, but the city’s west offers great buying opportunities. read more

Top 10 suburbs in WA

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Suburbs	Sold number	Median price	Quarterly growth	▼12 month growth	Rental yield
DERBY(H)	37	$560,000	3.70 %	45.45 %	6.73 %
ERSKINE(U)	13	$490,000	-2.49 %	38.03 %	3.24 %
KENSINGTON(U)	17	$535,000	-4.21 %	36.65 %	3.77 %
DENHAM(H)	12	$412,500	21.32 %	33.06 %
YAKAMIA(H)	35	$420,000	2.44 %	25.37 %	3.84 %
TOM PRICE(H)	15	$630,000	6.33 %	22.93 %
MORGANTOWN(H)	13	$362,500	9.02 %	20.83 %
HENLEY BROOK(H)	31	$549,000	19.35 %	19.35 %	4.00 %
BULGARRA(U)	14	$487,500		17.75 %	8.53 %
UTAKARRA(H)	13	$286,000	14.40 %	17.48 %	5.05 %

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Market reports for WA

Sydney, Perth to grow by 3-5%

Sydney and Perth will be the property market’s standard bearers this year, with investors and first home buyers pushing up each city’s real estate values by up to 5%, it has been claimed. read more
WA Excerpt from the 2012 January Market report

As first homebuyers return to the Perth market, hopes are high that capital growth will pick up in 2012. read more
WA Excerpt from the 2011 December Market report

Perth’s real estate professionals are becoming increasingly confident that the city’s protracted price correction is set to end read more

Top 10 suburbs in NT

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Suburbs	Sold number	Median price	Quarterly growth	▼12 month growth	Rental yield
MARLOW LAGOON(H)	11	$699,000	-4.25 %	43.38 %
TENNANT CREEK(H)	52	$220,000	6.02 %	29.41 %
DARWIN RIVER(H)	10	$492,500		23.13 %
THE GAP(U)	23	$343,000	2.69 %	15.10 %	6.59 %
NIGHTCLIFF(U)	46	$378,500	8.14 %	14.70 %	5.08 %
PARAP(H)	15	$850,000	3.98 %	13.88 %	4.19 %
THE GAP(H)	17	$425,000	-3.95 %	13.33 %
JINGILI(H)	31	$565,000	-2.59 %	13.00 %	5.15 %
RAPID CREEK(H)	32	$637,500	-3.41 %	10.39 %	4.53 %
SADADEEN(H)	32	$447,250	1.65 %	9.75 %	6.28 %

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Market reports for NT

Darwin: Australia's next property hotspot?

Japanese resources giant Inpex has made the long-awaited announcement that its $33bn Ichthys gas project will go ahead, fuelling speculation that Darwin’s property market is set to take off. read more
NT Excerpt from the 2012 January Market report

The Top End capital is the focus of many investors – but are there opportunities elsewhere? read more
NT Excerpt from the 2011 December Market report

The Top End’s market is on tenterhooks waiting for the Inpex decision – but that’s not all that’s going on read more

Top 10 suburbs in ACT

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Suburbs	Sold number	Median price	Quarterly growth	▼12 month growth	Rental yield
CAMPBELL(U)	23	$475,000	-0.63 %	39.71 %
HUGHES(U)	23	$445,000	-14.09 %	36.92 %
FORREST(H)	14	$2,325,000		30.80 %
OXLEY(H)	11	$591,000	-6.56 %	26.55 %
TURNER(H)	12	$1,057,500		25.89 %
DUFFY(U)	14	$490,000	-1.61 %	22.50 %
GARRAN(U)	29	$550,000	1.85 %	17.65 %	4.56 %
CASEY(H)	120	$535,000	0.94 %	17.58 %	4.71 %
MACGREGOR(U)	18	$353,750	4.66 %	17.25 %
HOLDER(U)	14	$480,000	5.49 %	16.07 %

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Market reports for ACT

ACT Excerpt from the 2012 January Market report

Canberra’s recent solid performance appears to be cooling but there are hopes of a first homebuyer-led recovery during summer. read more
ACT Excerpt from the 2011 December Market report

Canberra’s property market may have stalled of late, but improving unemployment figures should see it bounce back read more
ACT Excerpt from the 2011 November Market Report

Investor interest yet to thaw. read more

Top 10 suburbs in TAS

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Suburbs	Sold number	Median price	Quarterly growth	▼12 month growth	Rental yield
ST MARYS(H)	13	$200,000	3.90 %	30.72 %
STRAHAN(H)	14	$241,500		30.54 %	5.38 %
SHOREWELL PARK(H)	19	$215,000	8.86 %	25.00 %	4.66 %
HOBART(U)	30	$497,500	1.53 %	23.76 %	5.38 %
WEST LAUNCESTON(U)	18	$262,500	0.96 %	23.53 %	4.66 %
PROSPECT(H)	21	$309,000	3.34 %	23.11 %	5.05 %
LACHLAN(H)	10	$262,500	14.13 %	22.09 %
BEAUTY POINT(H)	20	$239,250	-0.52 %	19.63 %	5.00 %
SOUTH LAUNCESTON(U)	19	$235,000	4.91 %	17.50 %	5.31 %
SNUG(H)	12	$375,000	7.91 %	17.19 %	4.02 %

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Market reports for TAS

TAS Excerpt from the 2012 January Market report

Hobart’s property market drops further but locals are optimistic that summer will bring back the buyers. read more
TAS Excerpt from the 2011 December Market report

Is the Tasmanian property market starting to show green shoots of recovery? read more
TAS Excerpt from the 2011 November Market report

Does August’s forestry agreement mean a new era for the Tasmanian economy? read more

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