Core Insights - Despite the ongoing supply crisis driving up housing prices, buyers with a budget of AUD 750,000 still have opportunities if they are willing to make compromises [1][3] - The median house price across Australia is approximately AUD 825,000, with capital cities averaging AUD 905,000 and regional areas at AUD 673,000 [3] Market Performance - Only five independent house markets in Australia are currently in decline: Alice Springs, Launceston, Burnie/Devonport, Melbourne, and Port Macquarie [3] - Six markets have reached a bottom, including Ballina/Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Geelong, Illawarra, Lismore, and Southern Highlands [3] - Nine markets are in the early stages of recovery, while 20 markets are classified as "rising markets" [3] - Cities at their peak include Albany, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Dubbo, Mount Gambier, Tamworth, and Toowoomba [3] Brisbane Market - Brisbane's median house price recently surpassed AUD 1 million, with a year-on-year increase of AUD 74,800, marking the largest increase in Australia [4] - The current median house price in Brisbane is AUD 1.051 million, while independent house prices in Queensland's regional areas have risen by 9.2% to AUD 719,000 [4] - For many buyers, AUD 750,000 is a "key threshold," allowing for strategic compromises, particularly in the townhouse market [6][8] Property Types and Locations - In Brisbane, AUD 750,000 typically allows for the purchase of a unit in central locations, while options for independent houses are diminishing [6] - Buyers in the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast may also need to consider apartments due to limited independent house options [7][9] - In Sydney, buyers can find land for AUD 750,000 but will need to look in areas like Blacktown to Penrith for independent houses [8] - In Melbourne, buyers are advised to seek traditional family homes in the suburbs for this budget [11][12] Regional Insights - In Darwin, buyers can find high-quality homes for AUD 750,000, with a median house price of AUD 587,000 and a median unit price of AUD 386,000 [12] - In Hobart and surrounding areas, this budget can secure older homes in established neighborhoods or apartments closer to the city center [12] - The report indicates that competition for properties under AUD 750,000 is particularly fierce in South Australia [12] Market Trends - Several apartment markets are currently at their peak, including Albany, Bundaberg, Burnie/Devonport, Mildura, Mount Gambier, South West WA, Tamworth, and Toowoomba [14] - Declining markets include Alice Springs, Bathurst, Launceston, Melbourne, and Port Macquarie, while markets at the bottom include Ballina/Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Geelong, Illawarra, Lismore, Southern Highlands, and Sydney [14] - Nineteen apartment markets are viewed as "rising markets," including Adelaide, Darwin, and the Gold Coast, while Brisbane and Sunshine Coast are nearing their market peaks [15]