Australian Regional Home Values Rise 5.6% as Capital Cities Decline

Regional Australian dwelling values rose 5.6% in the year to September, while capital-city values fell 1.8%. Perth and Darwin posted gains exceeding 10%, but declines in Sydney and Melbourne dragged down the capital-city average. Regional house-price gains kept the national average flat despite a nationwide slump in recent months. Only a handful of regional areas and Darwin sustained price growth in the last quarter. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Commonwealth Bank of Australia published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)