10 Jun 2026 - Australian Secure Capital Fund - Property Update

April was a slower month for Australian property values, posting a national rise of 0.3%, the lowest monthly growth rate since January 2025. 

Once again, Perth (+2.1%) led the way with a fourth consecutive monthly rise of greater than 2%, with its annual increase now reaching 26%. Likewise, Brisbane (+1.2%) and Adelaide (+1.1%) continued to add value, again posting monthly increases of greater than 1%. 

However, values in Melbourne and Sydney (both -0.6%) declined for a third straight month.

Additionally, estimates of capital city home sales over the past three months were down 5.4% compared to last year and 7.4% below the previous five-year average, indicating a slowdown in buyer demand. Regional areas have been more resilient in the face of this, with values increasing by 4.2% over the first four months of the year, compared to 1.8% for the capital cities. 

April Edition