As the sun sets on another incredible year in the Noosa Hinterland, Australia’s property market is closing out 2025 on a high. According to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index, national values set a new record, increasing 0.5% in November. Adding to this end-of-year momentum, Cotality revealed Australia’s housing market is now worth $12 trillion, with annual gains of 8.7% lifting the median home value to $873,000. Over the past five years, this equates to a staggering 51% increase nationally.

A unique combination of circumstances can take credit for this: three interest rate cuts, the continued expansion of the 5% Home Guarantee Deposit Scheme, and a persistent supply and demand imbalance. In fact, national listings remain 18% below the five-year average. Domain’s End-of-Year Wrap also noted the return of investors into the market as another contributing factor, sparked by that first rate cut in almost four years. Interestingly, the report also noted “pool” and “view” remained two of the most used keywords in property searches across regional Australia, demonstrating the enduring lifestyle appeal of areas like the Noosa Hinterland.

Looking ahead, SQM Research’s Housing Boom and Bust Reportforecasts another year of supercharged growth across Queensland. Brisbane and regional hubs, including the Sunshine Coast, are tipped to see double-digit price jumps in 2026, with a projected increase of 10 to 15%. This follows a stellar year for the Sunshine State. Five regions recorded growth above 15%, while Brisbane saw a 13.68% rise over 12 months. That is three times the growth seen in Melbourne and well ahead of Sydney’s 6.98% rise.

Locally, our team welcomed buyers through 65 open homes this month and placed four standout properties under contract, including two Cooroy homes through off-market campaigns. Hinternoosa’saverage sale price has also risen by 4.5% year-on-year, demonstrating that well-presented, well-priced homes continue to perform. Additionally, as we head toward the biggest day of buyer activity on realestate.com.au (Boxing Day), we are excited to have launched 10 new properties in time for the holiday season.

Finally, from all of us at Hinternoosa, we wish you a joyful, healthy and happy Christmas and New Year. It is the greatest privilege to serve our clients and community, and we are deeply grateful for your support throughout 2025. If you are considering new beginnings in 2026, we would be honoured to help you make your next move here in the beautiful Noosa Hinterland, the place we are so fortunate to call home.