A green energy boom is changing the face of regional Australia. According to Macromonitor, more than $23 billion worth of renewable projects—including wind farms, solar plants, and transmission facilities—will push regional construction spending up by 19% between FY2025 and FY2027.

 

By comparison, capital city spending on infrastructure will grow by only 7% in the same period. The shift is stark: while the cities are topping out on rail and road projects, the regions are gearing up for a new era of clean energy development.

 

Highlights include:

• 19 of the 30 largest new projects added in May are renewable energy builds

• Total renewable project spending now stands at $38.5 billion

• Regional residential construction is tipped to rise 18% over two years

 

For regional property markets, this means new jobs, more population growth, and stronger housing demand. From Queensland’s solar corridors to wind projects in Victoria and South Australia, renewable energy is set to be a key driver of regional prosperity—and a major influence on property values.