Average House Prices in Australia
According to the latest report, covering the March 2026 quarter, by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the average house price in Australia is $1,111,100. The latest mean price of residential dwellings increased by $22,300 compared to last quarter.
The mean dwelling price increase accompanies a rising number of total residential dwellings. As of March, the number of residential dwellings is 11,495,200.
The steadily growing house prices can be attributed to several factors, including inflation, population growth, supply and demand, interest rates, and tax policies, to name a few.
Average house price in Australia 2026
|
Region |
December 2025 |
March 2026 |
Quarter-over-Quarter Changes |
|
New South Wales |
$1,319,500 |
$1,324,800 |
$5,300 |
|
Victoria |
$949,500 |
$947,100 |
-$2,400 |
|
Queensland |
$1,073,900 |
$1,123,700 |
$49,800 |
|
South Australia |
$938,700 |
$973,100 |
$34,400 |
|
Western Australia |
$1,029,800 |
$1,103,500 |
$73,700 |
|
Tasmania |
$722,100 |
$750,300 |
$28,200 |
|
Northern Territory |
$578,800 |
$597,300 |
$18,500 |
|
Australian Capital Territory |
$1,004,300 |
$1,018,000 |
$13,700 |
|
Australia |
$1,088,800 |
$1,111,100 |
$22,300 |
Source: Total Value of Dwellings March Quarter 2026
The average Australian house price increased by $22,300 to $1,111,100 this quarter. Mean house prices in all states and territories have surged, except for Victoria, where prices are down by $2,400.
The state with the highest average house price in Australia is New South Wales at $1,324,800. Close behind it are Queensland, Western Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory, where dwelling prices have gone over the million-dollar mark.
On the other end of the list is the Northern Territory with the lowest dwelling values at only $597,300, which is still a significant increase of $18,500 since last quarter.
Property prices throughout most of the country have increased due to several reasons, such as increased demand, migration to the state, increased building costs, and other economic factors.
Average house price in Australia & Mortgage Payments
Figuring out mortgage costs is easier when you know the average home price in a state or territory. Although real estate prices vary per suburb, having the mean price can be a useful guide when calculating potential mortgage payments.
With the average house prices above, we’ve calculated possible mortgage costs. The estimates below are based on a 30-year standard principal and interest loan with a 6.04% variable interest rate. The table shows the total interest you may have to pay over the life of your loan and your monthly repayments.
|
Region |
Average Price of a House |
Home Loan Interest Cost (6.04% interest) |
Monthly Repayments |
|
New South Wales |
$1,324,800 |
$1,546,899 |
$7,977 |
|
Victoria |
$947,100 |
1,105,881 |
$5,703 |
|
Queensland |
$1,123,700 |
$6,766 |
$1,312,089 |
|
South Australia |
$973,100 |
$5,859 |
$1,136,242 |
|
Western Australia |
$1,103,500 |
$1,288,497 |
$6,644 |
|
Tasmania |
$750,300 |
$876,087 |
$4,518 |
|
Northern Territory |
$597,300 |
$697,437 |
$3,596 |
|
Australian Capital Territory |
$1,018,000 |
$1,188,665 |
$6,130 |
|
Australia |
$1,111,100 |
$1,297,372 |
$6,690 |
Take note that more frequent repayments can lower the overall interest costs significantly. If you already have a home in mind, use loans.com.au’s repayment calculator to figure out potential home loan costs.
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