The Australian Property Report July - December 2025 13 Regional state overviews. Australia’s regional property market in 2025 is experiencing a mixed rebound, with growth in areas like coastal Queensland and parts of South and Western Australia, driven by infrastructure, lifestyle migration and investor interest. Other regions remain in recovery mode. As of mid-2025, regional NSW is seeing a modest recovery, with CoreLogic reporting a 3.2% annual rise in home values (houses up 3.5%, units 3.9%). Bathurst, Dubbo, and Wagga Wagga are leading the rebound, supported by infrastructure upgrades and more listings. While buyer activity remains below pre-2022 levels, lower interest rates and economic stability are helping steady the market. Newcastle is gaining traction as Sydney’s high costs push buyers outward. Its affordability, lifestyle and improved infrastructure are attracting interest, with suburbs like Mayfield and Stockton emerging as growth hotspots. Interest rate relief and improved economic clarity have reduced NEW SOUTH WALES Bathurst, NSW Newcastle, NSW “Remote work continues to drive strong demand for lifestyle properties, with Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, and the Hunter Valley attracting buyers seeking architect-designed homes with water views.” Source: CoreLogic uncertainty, but buyers remain cautious and selective. A clear shift is emerging: regional centres are now seen not just as affordable alternatives, but as long-term lifestyle and growth opportunities. – Anthony Di Nardo, Principal Belle Property Hunter Region
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