Australian Home Values Continue Rising

Australia’s Cotality Home Value Index rose 1.0% month-on-month in November 2025, slightly below October’s 1.1% gain, which had marked the fastest monthly increase since June 2023. The modest slowdown suggests the impact of recent interest rate cuts may be easing, while affordability pressures continue to steer demand toward lower-priced properties. All major capital cities recorded gains, with Melbourne up 0.3% and Sydney 0.5%, while Brisbane rose 1.7%, Adelaide 1.9%, and Perth led with 2.4%. On an annual basis, national home values climbed 7.2% in November. Tight housing supply is expected to continue supporting prices in the near term, though longer-term trends will depend on broader economic conditions, RBA cash rate policy, macroprudential measures, and initiatives for first-home buyers.