Location, location, location: Australia’s top five property investment hotspots
Mr Fawaz Sankari, CEO, Benchmark Capital, has identified the top five areas in Australia that should be on the radar of Australian property investors in 2025.
Whether you’re a first-time investor or a seasoned pro, all of us want to pick a winner on the property ladder.
But which regions, cities, towns and suburbs will reap the best reward on our investment dollar?
Taking into account transport links, shopping hubs, green spaces and vibrant local communities as well as key market indicators of demand and supply, Benchmark Capital’s Australian Property Fund has identified five property investment hotspots that it believes will deliver excellent annual returns for investors.
1. Southwest Sydney
Identified by the New South Wales Government as a priority area for growth, this part of Sydney is primed for investment. With the emergence of trendy suburbs like Edmondson Park that offer shopping, dining and entertainment precincts plus an easy train ride into central Sydney, the area is booming as a destination for families.
Several luxury residential apartment developments offer excellent opportunities for investors looking for strong annual returns.
2. Gosford, central coast NSW
Right in the heart of the State’s central coast, Gosford is riding a wave of popularity through increased investments in infrastructure, strong economic growth and affordable property prices while still being conveniently located north of Sydney.
Property capital growth is outpacing many capital cities with house prices tracking upward and new apartment developments attracting professionals and commuters.
3. Southeast Queensland
One of Australia’s most dynamic property markets continues to attract property investors looking at securing strong returns from the region’s burgeoning residential offerings – driven in no small part by continued migration from Australia’s southern states.
Major infrastructure projects in rail and roads are providing even better connectivity between Brisbane and the coast and with the city to host the 2032 Olympics, property values will only go up.
4. Adelaide, South Australia
A small, elegant city, wedged between hills and a beautiful coastline, Adelaide is consistently ranked as one of Australia’s most liveable cities. Residential prices remain affordable for now, making it a very attractive option for property investors looking to enter a market away from the east coast.
5. Perth, Western Australia
Emerging from a downturn in the early 2010s, Perth’s property market has been rejuvenated by an uplift in the state’s mining activity (and subsequent prosperity) and continued steady population growth.
Like Adelaide, prices are still competitive with excellent potential for investors looking for long-term gains.
