S4E5: Perth Still Booming in 2026? Australia Property Hotspots Update (Perth vs Melbourne vs Tasmania)

About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of the Australian property market in 2026, focusing on Perth, Melbourne, and Tasmania.

Is Perth still booming in 2026, or is the market finally starting to cool? In this episode of the Help Me Buy Property Podcast, Moxin Reza and John break down the latest Australia property market update, looking at where the market has moved since the start of 2026 and what may happen next as interest rates rise, affordability tightens, and buyer behaviour shifts. They unpack why Perth property is still showing strong demand, whether Melbourne property is quietly setting up for recovery, and why Tasmania property hotspots are back in the conversation after years of softer performance. The episode also explores how the 5% deposit scheme, migration, rental demand, supply constraints, renovation trends, and developer feasibility are influencing prices across different states. You’ll hear a detailed comparison of Perth vs Melbourne vs Tasmania, plus discussion around regional Victoria, Geelong, the Melbourne CBD unit market, and which areas may be nearing the end of their growth cycle. If you want a practical, on the ground discussion about Australian property hotspots in 2026, property investing in Australia, and how rate rises may shape the next phase of the market, this episode is…

People in this episode

Host: Moxin Reza

Guest: John

Topics covered

• Australian property market
• Perth property demand
• Melbourne recovery
• Tasmania hotspots
• interest rates
• buyer behavior
• property investing

Keywords

• Perth property
• Melbourne market
• Tasmania hotspots
• interest rates
• property investing
• rental demand
• government incentives

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Perth, Melbourne, Tasmania, Australia

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