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Spring Surge: Australian Property Listings Climb Sharply in October as Investor Confidence Grows
With national listings up nearly 11% in a single month, the spring property market is showing renewed vitality offering investors fresh opportunities across key capitals.
The Spring Market Heats Up
Australia’s residential property market saw a robust revival in October 2025, with national listings jumping 10.9% to reach 252,557 dwellings
The seasonal surge signals returning vendor confidence and renewed buyer activity, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, which recorded month-on-month gains of 13.2% and 15.4%, respectively.
For investors, this uptick means greater choice and the potential to secure properties before competition intensifies further into summer. Despite this month’s strong growth, listings remain slightly below last year’s levels, suggesting that demand is still absorbing much of the new stock coming online.
New Listings Lead the Charge
Fresh listings properties listed for under 30 days soared by 18.2% nationwide, reaching 87,986 new properties
Melbourne led the surge with an impressive 23.7% lift, followed closely by Adelaide (+33.5%) and Sydney (+17.2%).
The sharp rise in new listings reflects not only seasonal momentum but also sellers’ growing confidence that buyers are active and ready to move. In markets like Brisbane and Perth, where new listings dipped slightly year-on-year, scarcity continues to support price resilience making them particularly appealing to investors seeking long-term capital growth.
This renewed flow of properties provides an important window for investors: competition between sellers often leads to more negotiable prices and flexible settlement terms.
Old Listings and Market Health
Older listings (180+ days on market) increased just 1.0% month-on-month, now totalling 72,364 dwellings
The modest rise suggests that while new listings are abundant, buyer demand remains sufficiently strong to keep overall stock turnover healthy.
In particular, Adelaide saw a 17.8% drop in older stock, confirming solid absorption and competitive conditions. Conversely, Darwin’s old listings plunged over 50% year-on-year, a reflection of limited available stock and heightened volatility in smaller markets.
Overall, the balance between new and old listings points to an active, well-functioning marketplace conditions that tend to favour strategic investors with access to accurate, timely data.
Distressed Listings Decline
One of the most telling indicators of market stability is the number of distressed listings properties sold under financial duress. Nationally, distressed listings were steady in October but remain nearly 30% lower than a year ago
Western Australia and Queensland recorded the largest annual declines, down 50.1% and 32.8%, respectively. This suggests that households, despite enduring higher interest rates, are generally managing their repayments effectively. For investors, this trend reflects a market underpinned by resilience rather than desperation—reducing the likelihood of large-scale price drops and supporting long-term portfolio confidence.
Asking Prices Continue to Rise
According to SQM Research’s Weekly Asking Prices Index, national asking prices rose 1.9% for houses and 1.4% for units in October
The combined dwelling growth of 9.7% year-on-year shows the market’s enduring strength.
Brisbane continues to lead annual price gains at +12.0%, while Perth follows closely at +10.2%. Even Sydney and Melbourne, markets that had experienced softer conditions earlier in the year, now show stable or positive growth trajectories.
For property investors, this upward trend reinforces the value of diversification across capital cities. Markets such as Perth and Adelaide offer affordability and momentum, while Sydney and Melbourne present opportunities for capital appreciation as consumer sentiment improves.
A Balanced Yet Buoyant Market
Australia’s spring property season has delivered a strong rebound in listings, driven by renewed confidence among sellers and consistent buyer demand. While total listings remain fractionally below 2024 levels, the combination of fresh supply, steady prices, and minimal distressed sales indicates a balanced yet active market.
For property investors, the message is clear: conditions are aligning for strategic acquisitions before 2026 brings further competition and potential rate adjustments. Whether seeking capital growth in Perth and Brisbane or stable yields in Adelaide and Canberra, now is the time to explore Australia’s revitalised property landscape.
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Source: SQM Research, National Listings Lift Sharply in October, November 2025
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