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• [New] Sydney and Melbourne are projected to see total price growth of 15-22% for both houses and units by 2027, while Brisbane and Perth are expected to outperform with higher population growth and tighter supply conditions. Bamboo Routes
• [New] The City of Melbourne will only recognise one precinct trader association per consumer relevant precinct strip or geographic area. City of Melbourne
• Key cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth are expected to see price growth ranging from 5% to 10% in 2025, fueled by supply constraints and strong demand. Simply Wealth Group
• Population Growth Australia's population is expected to exceed 30 million by 2030, with Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane absorbing the majority of new residents. Best Property Agent
• With Melbourne being relatively cheap compared to other cities, more and more property investors are taking advantage of the window of opportunity to get into Australia's second biggest housing markets prices that will not be available in a year or twos time. Property Update
• Recycling cars through professional car removal services in Melbourne helps reduce waste and minimize environmental hazards. TechBullion
• The Metro Tunnel project will create a new underground rail line through the CBD, while the Suburban Rail Loop project will create a new orbital rail line connecting Melbourne's suburbs. Property Update
• The Victorian government has a business plan to increase Melbourne's population by 2050 to 8 million people, which will put Victoria's population at around 10 million people. Property Update
• Government policies and tax reforms play a pivotal role in shaping property investment opportunities in Sydney and Melbourne. Simply Wealth Group
• Perth and Adelaide are forecast to lead with growth rates of up to 6%, while Melbourne may see minimal growth or even slight declines. Property Update
• Growth rates vary across regions, with Perth and Adelaide expected to lead while Melbourne may face stagnation or slight declines. Property Update
• The first stage of the 90 kilometer orbital rail tunnel designed to accommodate a growing Melbourne, known as SRL East, is underway and will connect the suburbs of Box Hill and Cheltenham. ABC News
• Based on the Leishman model, median house prices could rise by an average extra $123,000, in Sydney, $80,000 in Melbourne, in Brisbane by $92,000 and by around $84,000 in Perth and Adelaide. Financial Newswire
• Many investors who saw strong equity gains in their home states are now looking for opportunities in Melbourne, where relative affordability and higher rental yields present an attractive option. econostrum.info
• The opening of the West Gate Tunnel and upgraded M1 infrastructure later in 2025 will have a significant impact on container logistics operations to / from the Port of Melbourne. My Blog
• The Victorian government will not commit to adding filters to ventilation stacks on the West Gate Tunnel despite ongoing concerns about air quality in Melbourne's inner west. ABC News
• With rental markets heating up and vacancy rates hitting all-time lows in bustling cities like Sydney and Melbourne, now could be the perfect moment for savvy investors. Rateseeker Pty Ltd
• Prices in Brisbane and Adelaide have already surged considerably, while Perth prices appear to have peaked, making Melbourne an attractive option for investors due to its potential for growth. realestate.com.au
• Melbourne Airport's third runway was given the green light in 2024 and is expected to open in 2031, with passenger numbers set to rise exponentially to 83 million per year, by 2046. Brimbank News
• Markets that have already slowed, like Sydney and Melbourne, might stay flat until rate cuts begin. Property Update
• New research can reveal markets in inner-suburbs of Sydney and Melbourne are the biggest winners from expected interest rate cuts in 2025. Sky News Australia
• Generous rate cuts will boost markets in inner-city Sydney and Melbourne more than anywhere else in Australia. Daily Mail

Last updated: 26 June 2025