2025 Australian Property Investor Trends: What the Latest PropTrack & Terri Scheer Report Reveals

The 2025 PropTrack & Terri Scheer Investor Report offers one of the most comprehensive snapshots of the current state of residential property investment in Australia. If you’re a landlord, investor or thinking of becoming one, here’s what you need to know.

Investor Confidence Remains Strong Despite Rising Costs

• 64% of surveyed investors believe now is a good time to invest

• Primary driver: long-term financial security

• 70% are confident in tenant demand in their investment suburbs

This optimism exists alongside clear economic challenges, particularly interest rates and rising operational costs.

What’s Worrying Landlords in 2025?

The top investor concerns in the report include:

• 72% flagged rising interest rates as a major stressor

• 58% noted insurance premiums are climbing

• Maintenance costs and mandatory upgrades (e.g. insulation, safety compliance) are also becoming more burdensome

Landlord Insurance: What Investors Are Claiming For

Terri Scheer’s claims data reveals:

• Loss of rent accounts for 46% of landlord insurance claims

• Tenant damage makes up 33%

• There’s a growing spike in meth contamination and theft claims in select metro areas

Where Are the Best Suburbs to Invest in 2025?

Using PropTrack’s new Investor Score, these suburbs ranked among the top for combined rental yield, vacancy rate, and future growth:

• Wyndham Vale (VIC)

• Marsden (QLD)

• Campbelltown (NSW)

• Baldivis (WA)

• Munno Para (SA)

These areas offer attractive entry points and strong rental demand, making them ideal for yield-conscious investors.

Key Takeaways for Australian Property Investors

• Positive investor sentiment remains, but cautious spending is evident

• Insurance and compliance costs are rising — review your risk exposure

• High-growth suburbs are changing — staying updated matters

• Most successful investors are using data-led strategies

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Want to know more? Access the full report HERE