Buyer demand remains intense in many parts of the country, and nowhere is that more evident than in suburbs where homes are selling within days of being listed.

New data from PropTrack highlights the fastest-selling markets, with several suburbs recording average selling times of just two weeks or less.

Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide dominate the rankings for houses, reflecting strong buyer competition and limited available stock. At the top of the list is Carrum Downs in Melbourne’s southwest, where houses are selling in an average of just 12 days. Such rapid turnover points to a market where buyers must be well prepared to act quickly.

Close behind is Woodvale in Western Australia’s Joondalup local government area, where houses are selling in an average of 13 days. Bridgewater in the Adelaide Hills rounds out the top performers, with an average selling time of 14 days for houses.

Queensland also features prominently. Upper Brookfield in Brisbane’s western suburbs records an average selling time of 15 days, highlighting strong demand beyond the inner city. Moulden in the Northern Territory also sits in the top ten nationally, with houses selling in an average of 15 days.

Unit markets are moving even faster in some locations. Daglish in Western Australia leads the country, with units selling in an average of just eight days. The Gardens in the Northern Territory and Springfield Lakes in Queensland also stand out, with average selling times of 10 days.

PropTrack says these short selling periods reflect strong underlying demand rather than temporary spikes. Tight listings, population growth and affordability pressures are combining to create conditions where well priced properties attract immediate interest.

Fast selling times often correlate with future price growth, as sustained demand eventually translates into upward pressure on values. For buyers, these markets can be challenging, requiring decisive action and realistic expectations. For sellers, they offer confidence that quality stock will be absorbed quickly.

However, speed alone does not guarantee value. Some fast selling suburbs may be experiencing short-term surges driven by affordability constraints elsewhere. Long-term performance still depends on fundamentals such as employment access, infrastructure, school catchments and amenity.

Understanding why a suburb is selling quickly matters as much as knowing that it is. Markets with diverse demand drivers and limited future supply are more likely to sustain momentum over time.