Australia’s Residential Property Value Hits AUD $11.03 Trillion — 5.9x National GDP, Despite Sydney & Melbourne Market Slowdown

Source: 大紀元

Australia’s housing market continues to defy expectations, with the total value of residential properties reaching an all-time high of AUD 11.03 trillion in Q3 2024, according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This record comes despite a cooling property market in major cities like Sydney and Melbourne.

Property Value Now 5.9x Australia’s Annual GDP

To put this into perspective, Australia’s residential real estate value now stands at 5.9 times the country’s annual economic output, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimating Australia’s GDP at AUD 1.88 trillion.

While the overall national market rose 0.2% in Q3 2024, a deeper look reveals regional variations in performance:

New South Wales: Total property value fell 0.4%

Victoria: Down 1.1%

South Australia: Surged 2.4%

In fact, smaller capital cities have been outperforming due to tight supply and robust demand, especially in Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane, where property listings remain well below long-term averages. In contrast, Sydney and Melbourne have seen listings return to more balanced, historical levels.

The recent interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could signal the beginning of a new growth cycle. Market watchers are predicting a potential rebound in Sydney and Melbourne, where buyer confidence and affordability could strengthen in the months ahead.

What This Means for Investors

For property investors, these figures offer both a caution and an opportunity:

✔ The high valuation of the property market underscores its long-term wealth generation potential.

✔ Regional diversification is becoming more important, with smaller capitals offering stronger short-term growth potential.

✔ The interest rate environment may create timely entry points in prime urban markets like Sydney and Melbourne before prices rise again.

While short-term dynamics vary across regions, Australia’s property market remains a powerhouse, both in economic value and as an investment vehicle. Smart investors are now looking beyond headline numbers and identifying undervalued pockets of growth, particularly in affordable suburbs with low supply and strong fundamentals.

Whether you’re a local buyer or an international investor, the window of opportunity in the current market cycle is open—but not forever.

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