Research Property Forecast 2026-2029: Where Prices Are Heading

Marcus Cole April 1, 2026
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Research Property Forecast 2026-2029: Where Prices Are Heading

Price Forecast Summary

TimeframePredicted GrowthProjected Median (House)
2026 (remaining)+6%$587,002
By end 2027+12%$614,642
By end 2028+16%$642,921
By end 2029 (3yr)+23%$681,547

Confidence level: Moderate

Growth Drivers

Family demand, school catchments, established amenities, and gentrification of surrounding pockets.

Key catalysts for Research:

  1. Population growth in family demographic
  2. Infrastructure upgrades improving connectivity
  3. Limited comparable supply in price bracket

Risk Factors

  • Interest rate increases could suppress growth by 2-4%
  • Competition from better-value suburbs nearby
  • Economic slowdown or unemployment spike
  • Rezoning pressure on older properties

Historical Context

Research has averaged 8.8% annual growth over the past 10 years. Middle-ring suburbs offer the most consistent long-term growth with lower volatility.

The Verdict

Steady growth suburb. Lower volatility than growth corridors, solid for buy-and-hold strategies.

For current prices and market indicators, see Research median prices.


Forecasts based on CoreLogic growth models, VPA infrastructure pipeline data, and ABS population projections. Not financial advice. Past growth does not guarantee future performance.

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