Canberra Real Estate Market: Key Trends and Insights – April 2025

New Listings Dip While Total Listings See a Slight Rise

Interestingly, the report reveals a decrease in new property listings reaching a 4-month low in April. This marks the lowest level of new supply since 2023. However, the total number of residential sale listings live on Allhomes experienced a slight increase over the same period and remains higher compared to last year. This suggests that while fewer new properties are entering the market, the overall inventory of available homes has seen a modest uptick.

Rental Market Tightens Further

For those navigating the rental market, the data indicates a continued tightening. The total number of residential rental listings on Allhomes has decreased both on a monthly and annual basis, suggesting increased competition for available rental properties in Canberra.

Auction Market Heats Up: Canberra Leads Capital Cities

A significant highlight of the April 2025 report is the performance of the auction market. Canberra stands out as the only capital city to witness an increase in auction clearance rates over the month. While auction volumes saw a 3-month low, April’s figures represent the highest auction volume for this month since 2022, indicating strong buyer interest and competition at auctions.

Time on Market: Houses Selling Faster Than Units

The time it takes for properties to sell also presents an interesting trend. The Days on Market (DOM) for houses has been on the rise for the fifth consecutive month, reaching its highest point since May 2024. However, when looking at this specific time of year, the DOM for houses is at its lowest since 2023, suggesting a seasonal influence. Conversely, the DOM for units has decreased for the second month in a row, although it remains higher for this time of year compared to 2021.

Discounting Trends: A Mixed Bag

The prevalence of price reductions also varies between property types. Discounting for houses has increased for the second consecutive month, reaching a 5-month high. Despite this recent increase, when comparing this period to previous years, house discounting is at its lowest since 2021. On the other hand, discounting for units has been on a decline for the past four months, reaching its lowest point in over a year.

Key Takeaways for the Canberra Property Market (April 2025):

• Reduced new housing supply is a notable trend.
• The total number of sale listings remains stable with a slight annual increase.
• The rental market continues to be competitive with decreasing listings.
• Auction clearance rates are strong in Canberra, bucking the trend of other capital cities.
• Houses are taking longer to sell compared to recent months, but the seasonal context suggests healthy demand.
• Units are selling faster, but overall DOM is higher than in previous years.
• House discounting is increasing, but remains low for this time of year historically.
• Unit discounting is decreasing, indicating strong pricing confidence.

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