Exceptional Gold Coast Property Price Increases During 2025 - What Lies Ahead Now?
Gold Coast property prices have risen by over 10% during 2025 with a new combined (i.e. both houses and units) median high being achieved of $1.107 million. PropTrack’s recent Home Price Index shows that this Gold Coast median price is now only exceeded by Sydney at $1.228 million.
While Gold Coast property prices are expected to remain elevated during the summer months given the continued very strong buyer demand (much of that demand is being driven by there being a lack of property on the market for sale), dark clouds are starting to appear on the horizon.
The Reserve Bank, at its meeting this month, decided to leave interest rates on hold at 3.6%. However, it indicated that in 2026 rate rises may be needed because of concerns about inflation. The financial markets are already anticipating that the first of those rises is likely in the autumn. If, or when, this occurs it will inevitably put financial pressure on many existing mortgage holders and result in buyers delaying their property purchases. The knock-on effect of this will be a drop in prices and an increase in the length of time it takes to sell a property. We will all now need to wait and see how both the economy and the property market unfold as we move into 2026.
The above is a very brief summary of how matters are looking for Gold Coast property. If you would like more detailed information, especially in relation to our expectations for 2026 and their impact on your property plans, please contact Peter Turner.