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Research
Summer 25/26 Regional Victoria Residential
Headlines Regional Victoria counted 1.2% more people in the last year reported, being below of the 1.5% long term forecast.
Regional Victoria residential property sales are trending higher, average selling times are taking longer, whilst new listings to market are up 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 Victoria fell 0.3% in the past year, although 4% price growth is forecast for 2026.
Victoria’s construction of new residential homes was 8.6% lower compared to a year ago, but building approvals were 7.5% higher.
Regional Victoria rental market remains undersupplied, with residential vacancy at 1.9%. Rents are likely to remain elevated in 2026 with a further rise of 6%.