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Australia property prices guide.

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast and regional lifestyle markets.

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These numbers are orientation estimates, not valuations or advice. Use them to choose markets for deeper research, then verify with local sales data, portals, agents, banks, lawyers and tax advisers.

New 3BR house$730k

Older 3BR house$640k

New 2BR condo$560k

Older 2BR condo$480k

Price per sq m$8k

Monthly condo fees$470

DataABS Total Value of Dwellings and BIS real/nominal residential property price series.

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Foreign buyersOwnership rule check

Foreign persons generally need approval before buying. Australia has a temporary ban on most established dwelling purchases from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with exceptions.

TaxesPurchase and holding costs

Stamp duty and land tax are state based. Foreign purchaser surcharges, vacant land tax and short-stay rules vary sharply by state.

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Australia property laws, taxes, lending standards and foreign-ownership rules can change by country, state, province, city and buyer status. This page is a guide only and may be out of date or wrong. Consult qualified local professionals before acting.