Despite ongoing affordability challenges, property price growth across Australia remains widespread. New analysis shows that 3,224 markets recorded double-digit price growth during 2025, highlighting the breadth of the current cycle.

Almost 100 markets achieved annual growth exceeding 30 percent, according to PropTrack data. Many of these high-performing areas were highly affordable markets coming off a low base, particularly in regional and remote locations.

One standout example was Rangeway in Western Australia, which recorded the highest growth nationally at 43 percent. Its median house price increased by $120,545 to reach approximately $402,000. This surge reflects renewed demand in affordable markets with improving employment conditions.

Darwin continues to experience strong momentum, with rising demand driving price growth across several suburbs. Gray recorded the second-highest growth nationally at 40 percent, lifting its median price to around $564,000.

Beyond individual hotspots, the data shows that median prices continued to rise in the most recent quarter, with lifestyle markets leading the gains. Areas offering a combination of affordability, amenity, and employment access continue to attract sustained demand.

This broad-based growth does not imply uniform performance going forward. Markets that have surged rapidly may experience periods of consolidation. However, the underlying demand drivers remain in place across much of the country.

For buyers, the key is not chasing yesterday’s growth, but understanding where demand is sustainable. Markets supported by population growth, employment, and livability tend to deliver more consistent long-term outcomes.

Australian property continues to demonstrate resilience, with growth spread across a wide range of locations rather than concentrated in a small number of hotspots.