Report published October 1, 2026
Australia: Cotality House Prices: Price Falls Broaden Further in September – Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs · October 1, 2026
Australian capital-city dwelling prices fell 1.2% mom in September, standing 6.4% below their March 2026 peak as declines broadened across all capitals except Darwin. Rental growth slowed to 0.3% mom and the national rental vacancy rate rose to 2.0%.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Australian capital-city dwelling prices declined 1.2% mom in September, leaving them 6.4% below their March 2026 peak.
- 2.Price declines broadened to almost every capital city except Darwin, led by previously resilient mid-sized capitals such as Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.
- 3.Rental growth slowed to 0.3% mom (seasonally adjusted), marking the slowest monthly increase since May 2025 as the vacancy rate ticked up to 2.0%.
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Exhibit 4: Key data
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Capital City Dwelling Prices (8-city, nsa) | -1.2% | Capital city dwelling price change in September |
| Capital City Dwelling Prices (8-city, nsa) | -4.3% | Quarter-over-quarter capital city dwelling price change |
| Capital City Dwelling Prices (8-city, nsa) | -1.8% | Year-over-year capital city dwelling price change |
| Capital City Dwelling Prices Peak-to-Trough Decline | -6.4% | Decline from the March 2026 peak |
| Brisbane Dwelling Prices | -1.5% | Largest monthly decline among capital cities |
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