20/09/2026
Capital city house prices fall further in August 2026 with no pre-spring lift yet.
Median house price down 1.8% this quarter to $1,226,833 nationally.
Unit prices also slipped 1.1% quarterly to $706,226 but rose 2.2% over the year.
Every capital city saw house price falls in August except Darwin (+0.6%).
Sydney and Melbourne fell about 2.1% monthly and 5% annually.
Perth, Brisbane, Hobart, Adelaide, and Darwin continue strong annual gains.
Market drivers: rising interest rates, tax changes, a slowing economy, rising unemployment.
Rental vacancy tightens, pushing rents higher amid housing undersupply.
Uncertainty remains high; buyers should plan carefully and monitor rate changes.
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