Housing market gathers tempo as APRA flags rising dangers

Sydney is projected to steer the subsequent upswing, with home costs rising 7 per cent in 2026. Melbourne follows at 6 per cent, whereas Brisbane, Perth and Canberra are anticipated to rise round 5%, and Adelaide 4%. In response to Area’s economist Nicola Powell, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are poised to drive nationwide progress, reversing the current sample the place Perth and Adelaide led value positive factors.