19/09/2026
📉 THE PROPERTY MARKET IS CHANGING — BUT WHAT DOES IT ACTUALLY MEAN?
There’s plenty of noise around the Australian property market right now, and the latest figures make for some interesting reading.
National home values have fallen from their recent peak, with some of the major capital cities experiencing more significant declines. Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane have all recorded measurable falls from their respective peaks, while the national market has also moved backwards over recent months.
But there’s another side to the story. A market correction doesn’t mean the property market has stopped — it means the market is changing. Regional Queensland continues to show resilience, annual growth remains positive across a number of markets, and buyer and seller behaviour is evolving as interest rates, affordability and supply continue to influence decisions.
For homeowners, investors and buyers, the important question isn’t simply “Is the market going up or down?” — it’s “What is happening in my local market, and what does that mean for my property?”
📊 National statistics provide the big picture, but property is ultimately local. What’s happening across Australia can be very different from what’s happening in Ipswich, the western corridor and surrounding areas.
If you’re thinking about selling, buying or simply want to know where your property sits in the current market, let’s have a conversation.
📞 The market is changing. Good information matters.
Corey Athanates
NGU Real Estate Ipswich
📞 0413 992 959
✉️ [email protected]
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