澳洲再度降息有望，全国房价在涨

Core Insights - The Australian housing market is expected to continue rising due to anticipated interest rate cuts by the central bank and tight housing supply [1][5] - In April, the national home value index increased by 0.3%, marking the third consecutive month of growth, with the median house value rising approximately AUD 2,720 [3][4] Housing Price Trends - The current national median house price stands at AUD 825,349, with Sydney having the highest median at AUD 1,194,709 and Darwin the lowest at AUD 526,410 [3][4] - All capital cities experienced price increases in April, with Darwin showing the largest growth at 1.1% [3][4] - Over the past year, all states except Melbourne and Canberra saw price increases, with Melbourne experiencing a decline of 2.2% and Canberra a slight drop of 0.6% [4] Regional Performance - Perth recorded the highest annual price increase at 10%, while Brisbane and Adelaide also showed significant growth at 7.8% and 9.8% respectively [5] - Detached houses continue to outperform apartments in value growth, with a 1.1% increase in the last three months compared to 0.5% for apartments [5] Rental Market Insights - The national rental index rose by 0.6% in the quarter, with a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.4% in April, indicating a slowdown compared to previous years [6][7] - Despite high rental prices, the growth rate has significantly decreased from the 8% to 10% increases seen in 2021, 2022, and 2023 [6][7]