In Short:
– New research identifies 25 Australian house markets offering affordability, yield, and growth for investors.
– Strong local economies and infrastructure investments drive demand in these markets, ensuring long-term capital growth.

As rental markets tighten across Australia, new research identifies 25 house markets where investors find a strong match of affordability, yield, and growth.

The latest Pulse report by Washington Brown and Hotspotting highlights suburbs outperforming national trends, offering sustainable investment opportunities.

The list includes regions from New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland, Tasmania, and Victoria.

These selections are based on solid fundamentals, including strong local economies, infrastructure investments, and low vacancy rates, according to Hotspotting General Manager Tim Graham.

The report emphasises the potential for cashflow-positive outcomes without sacrificing long-term capital growth.

“These are not speculative picks,” Hotspotting General Manager Tim Graham said.

“They’re backed by real fundamentals, including strong local economies, infrastructure investment, and low vacancy rates.

“We’re identifying locations where investors can achieve cashflow-positive outcomes without sacrificing long-term capital growth.”

Strong Markets

Examples include Park Avenue in Rockhampton, which experienced a 29.1% annual price increase, and Lismore in New South Wales, surging 26.8% despite flood recovery efforts. Washington Brown Director Tyron Hyde notes that these markets are resilient and attract strategic investors focused on long-term growth rather than short-term returns.

“These markets are resilient, affordable, and on the move,” Mr Hyde said.

“They’re attracting investors who are thinking strategically and not just chasing short-term returns, which is always a bad idea.”

Regions like Victoria’s Red Cliffs and Mooroopna, as well as Northern Territory’s Moulden and Rosebery and Tasmania’s Ravenswood, signify a shift towards regional centres with increasing demand and infrastructure development.