Melbourne Property Market Research

In 2025, Melbourne continues to be recognised as one of the world’s most livable cities, currently ranked 4th globally and 1st in Australia (Source: BBC). When you look at our combination of services, culture, entertainment, and beautiful natural scenery, it’s no wonder the real estate market is so highly sought after and competitive.    As a […]

From competitive auctions to fluctuating house prices, real estate can be a tricky business. Advice is everywhere, and deciding who to trust is certainly a big challenge. At Property Analytics, we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built as a data-driven company that can be relied upon. Our approach has always been to say what we […]

Making the exciting leap into property investment? Should you go it alone or partner with an investment consultant? With changing regulations, market fluctuations, and supply-demand imbalances, even experienced investors are finding it difficult to keep up. While there’s plenty of advice floating around online, it pales in comparison to hiring a property investment consultant with […]

Anyone who’s gone through the process of obtaining planning permits could tell you just how laborious it can be. Here in Melbourne, there’s a total of 31 local councils, and there are various hoops to jump through in order to get an application approved Even for seasoned architects, builders, and developers, obtaining the necessary permits […]

Property development remains one of the best ways to achieve capital growth. However, much like anything in life, it requires careful planning and thought.  The development process comes with an endless array of decisions that are far from black and white. Often, these decisions don’t have a clear “right” or “wrong” outcome. This is why […]

A lot is made of the current state of the Australian property market. From interest rate fluctuations to auction clearance rates and the investments made by our politicians, we’re constantly hit with information that tends to make the outlook a little difficult to decipher. So, as we enter 2025, you might be wondering–is now the […]

Property investment can open the door to a world of opportunities you may have never thought were possible. However, it’s not all about leaping at the first option that catches your eye. In an Australian property market that’s constantly changing, evolving, and bringing new challenges, the pathway to tangible long-term success lies in the details. […]

Spanning approximately 1,000 square kilometres and incorporating over 2,000,000 properties, the Greater Melbourne area continues to grow larger with every passing year. From developments in Melton to the newly incorporated Mornington Peninsula, our city is now home to 31 local councils and over 500 suburbs. Naturally, each one of these councils has its own unique […]

Planning permits enable owners to use or alter properties in different ways. In the State of Victoria, a variety of situations will require you to go through the local council to obtain approval and receive a planning permit.  From heritage properties to subdivisions, duplexes or developments, there are countless situations where you can really benefit […]

If you’re pursuing an investment or simply following the news, you’ll be well aware of how topsy-turvy Melbourne’s real estate market can be. However, there are experts available to help. As an investor, one of the most valuable partnerships you can make is with a dedicated property development consultant. Whether it’s a high-rise in the […]

Rental prices have boomed across Melbourne over the last 2+ years. The graph below shows overall asking rents are up 40%% for units, while Melbourne’s Inner City has seen an increase of 60%. When combined with remarkably low vacancy rates, the current supply-demand balance in Melbourne is scary. If we cast our minds back even […]

Darebin is a Council Area in Melbourne’s North that trends pretty closely to the city’s property market as a whole. The graph below illustrates how house prices have doubled in value over the past four decades. It’s taken anywhere between 3 to 10 years for prices to double. Three further insights jump out from this […]