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Research
Summer 25/26 Regional New South Wales Residential
Headlines Regional NSW counted 1.1% more people in the last year reported, being well ahead of the 0.2% long term forecast.
Regional NSW residential property sales are trending down, average selling times are taking longer, whilst both new listings to market and overall total listings are tracking below a year ago.
Interest rate target remained steady at 3.60%, but may be adjusted in 2026 as the RBA continues to monitor the impact of inflation.
Property prices across Regional NSW rose 2.9% in the past year, with further 5% price growth forecast for 2026.
NSW construction of new residential homes was 9.3% lower compared to a year ago, but building approvals were 21.1% higher.
Regional NSW rental market remains undersupplied, with residential vacancy at 1.6%. Rents are likely to remain elevated in 2026 with a further rise of 5%.