New Property Listings Saw a 43.6% Surge: How Can Investors Capitalise?

There have been months, days, and even weeks when investors simply waited for the market to buzz. According to the latest SQM research, the Australian property market saw an increase in property listings in February 2025 compared to previous years. Here’s the complete breakdown of the current Australian market.

Note: All data mentioned in the article has been updated according to the current market for better guidance when making your decision. Book a free consultation call with PropWealth NOW! 

Increase in New Property Listings

The total number of recently listed residential properties in Australia reached 76,159 transactions, a 43.6% rise from January. There was a 2% increase from February of last year to this. Although Hobart and Brisbane also had respectable figures, the cities of Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney saw the most tremendous gains, with monthly rises of over 60% for all three.

State-wise growth breakdown

A considerable portion of this expansion was driven by Sydney, where listings climbed by 11.6% in a single month and 10.5% over the course of the year, making it the city with the fastest growth rate among major cities. Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart experienced gains, while Perth and Darwin experienced monthly and annual decreases.

Increase in older listings

The number of older listings rose by 0.6% from January to 72,276 properties, marking a 10.7% increase from the previous year. This spike took place even though new properties were flooding the market. In Sydney, older listings saw an annual growth of 21.1%, with Melbourne and Canberra also experiencing a rise in their listings.

Increase in distressed listings

During this period, listings for distressed properties increased by 3.5% from January to February, totalling 4,947. Victoria experienced the largest annual increase among the states, reaching 18.2%.

Increase in house prices and unit prices

The housing market experienced a rise, with prices increasing by 0.3% and unit prices climbing by 1.1%, leading to an overall growth of 0.4%. Adelaide experienced a remarkable surge in house prices, marking an increase of 2.2%. While Sydney and Melbourne faced smaller increases in unit prices, Brisbane enjoyed a notable rise of 3.2% in its unit prices.  

How can investors capitalise on the ongoing property market boom?

The article highlights that the current market is experiencing a significant surge, indicating that now is the ideal time for you to begin planning your investments. It’s crucial to make informed decisions based on the data available. Access the newly listed properties and those showing promising growth potential. Schedule your free consultation call with Propwealth today to receive expert guidance.