Federal Budget 2026: what it means for you in the property market

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The trends, features 
and suburbs defining 
luxury in 2026

Price movements
Darwin leads major city house price growth
Major city house prices recorded solid gains in January, with the combined metropolitan median reaching $1.13 million following a 0.9 per cent monthly increase.
Listings activity
Vendor sentiment remains relatively stable
New listings totalled 33,700 in January 2026 reflecting the typical quiet start to the year as vendors and buyers returned from the summer holiday period.
Auction insights
Renewed buyer confidence heading into the new year
Ray White auction bidder activity strengthened in January, with average registered bidders reaching 5.1 and average active bidders climbing to 3.1.
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