Geelong is benefiting from infrastructure spending and strategic planning, with affordable detached housing in the outer suburbs attracting demand from those leaving Melbourne. “Geelong is building a future around affordability and innovation,” Graham said. “It’s a market with scale, vision, and the kind of planning that supports sustained growth.”
Wagga Wagga combines accessible prices with a diverse economy, supported by defence projects and a growing logistics sector. “Detached homes dominate the market and offer solid yields,” Ryder said. “This is a regional market with national relevance. Wagga Wagga is attracting buyers who want value, stability, and long-term upside.”
Hobart is experiencing a transformation, with over $4 billion in investment reshaping its infrastructure, education, and housing sectors. “Both houses and units are performing strongly,” Graham said. “Hobart is evolving into a capital city with serious investment appeal. It’s a market that blends affordability with ambition—ideal for strategic investors.”
Western Sydney’s Badgerys Creek Precinct is being shaped by the new airport and associated infrastructure, driving housing demand in the Liverpool area. “Badgerys Creek is Sydney’s next frontier,” Ryder said. “It’s a strategic play for long-term investors because the scale of transformation here is unprecedented. It truly is a city in the making.”
Yarra is seeing apartment-led regeneration, with major projects turning former industrial areas into residential precincts. “Affordable apartment prices and proximity to the CBD drive investor interest,” Graham said. “Yarra is rewriting its urban story. It’s a compact municipality with outsized potential. It’s one of the few places in inner Melbourne where affordability and growth still intersect.”