S4:EP5 Perth Still Booming in 2026? Australia Property Hotspots Update (Perth vs Melbourne vs Tasmania)

Welcome to the new season of Help Me Buy Property Podcast!  

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 for you.

In this episode, we cover:

Why Perth is still one of the biggest property stories in Australia for 2026

Whether Perth has more growth left or is moving into a slower phase

How government incentives, tight supply, and rental demand are supporting WA

Why Melbourne has not fully taken off despite affordability and population growth

The difference between Melbourne headline medians and what is really happening in affordable suburbs

Why parts of regional Victoria may be outperforming metro Melbourne

Geelong, Leopold, and the wider regional Victoria growth conversation

Why Tasmania is re-entering the investor conversation

Renovation upside in Tasmania and what low new supply could mean

Which markets may be approaching maturity or greater risk

Perth regional markets vs metro Perth

Why Melbourne CBD units are controversial but worth watching

The pricing gap between old and new apartments in Melbourne

How short stay policy, vacancy taxes, and investor behaviour are changing the Victorian market?

What rising interest rates could mean for buyers, investors, and market momentum in 2026?
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Episode Highlights

• 0:00 – Perth & Adelaide outperforming Canberra
• 0:30 – 2026 market outlook & key factors
• 2:04 – City rankings & growth trends
• 3:38 – Strong demand driving Perth growth
• 4:08 – Supply issues & govt incentives in Perth
• 5:10 – Growth moderating across key cities
• 5:41 – Affordable suburbs driving price growth
• 6:12 – Why Melbourne hasn’t taken off
• 7:13 – Melbourne growth hidden in lower-end market
• 8:16 – Low investor activity in Melbourne
• 9:17 – Regional Victoria outperforming metro
• 10:22 – Oversupply limiting Melbourne growth
• 11:22 – Geelong growth & infrastructure impact
• 12:25 – Gentrification in regional markets
• 13:28 – Property cycle: peak vs rising markets
• 14:30 – Tasmania growth potential & demand
• 16:02 – Renovation opportunities in Tasmania
• 18:04 – Low supply due to stalled developments
• 19:06 – Markets at risk of decline
• 20:42 – Risks in regional & northern markets
• 21:46 – End of boom cycle in some regions
• 22:16 – Melbourne CBD unit oversupply explained
• 23:19 – Airbnb & vacant property impact
• 23:51 – Govt taxes affecting investors
• 26:26 – Price drop in Melbourne CBD units
• 27:28 – Comparison with other capital cities
• 28:34 – Opportunity in undervalued Melbourne units
• 30:09 – Risks in apartment investing
• 31:11 – Price gap: new vs old apartments
• 31:43 – Short-stay strategy for cash flow
• 32:44 – Future growth potential in CBD units
• 33:45 – Closing remarks & where to find more info

     

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