Hotspotting has released its latest Top 10 National Best Buys Report, pointing to locations across Australia that it says are well placed for medium- to long-term capital growth.
The report singles out markets where affordability, infrastructure investment, and economic activity are combining to create opportunities for both investors and homebuyers. Hotspotting Director Terry Ryder said their approach is defined as much by what they exclude as what they recommend.
“Markets like Perth, Adelaide, and the Gold Coast have already delivered years of double-digit growth and no longer meet the criteria for future-focused investment,” Mr Ryder said. “We don’t chase yesterday’s winners because we’re focused on identifying markets before they peak. These are markets where affordability and infrastructure investment are laying the groundwork for sustained capital growth in the years ahead.”
The 10 areas listed in the report are Inner Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, Greater Darwin, the City of Frankston, Launceston, Greater Geelong, Wagga Wagga, Greater Hobart, the Badgerys Creek Precinct, and the City of Yarra.
Hotspotting General Manager Tim Graham said the analysis highlights both regional and inner-city markets undergoing change. “Markets such as Inner Brisbane, Greater Darwin, and the Sunshine Coast lead the list, with others like Launceston, Wagga Wagga, and the Badgerys Creek Precinct offering compelling value plays,” Mr Graham said.
“We’re not just identifying growth – we’re forecasting transformation. These markets are evolving in ways that will reward early movers. Some of the most overlooked locations are now outperforming because they’ve quietly built the fundamentals such transport links, job hubs, and planning frameworks that support sustainable property markets.”
The release of the report comes as national housing prices continue to rise at a steady pace. Prices so far in August have lifted by 0.7% in Sydney, 0.3% in Melbourne, 0.9% in Brisbane, 0.7% in Adelaide, and 0.9% in Perth. Across the five major capitals, prices have grown by 3.5% since the start of 2025.
Economist Stephen Koukoulas noted this week that inflation remains within the Reserve Bank’s target, despite concerns about July’s rise. “Some folk are suggesting the July data show ‘inflation is running hot’. Egad! What a dreadful take,” he wrote. “I just checked the ABS results & checked the RBA target and what do you know? Inflation is still in the target band! Fancy that.”
Annual inflation is running at 2.8%, with the trimmed mean at 2.7%. Koukoulas said the figure reflected the phasing out of electricity subsidies and excise increases, but stressed inflation had been within target for the past year.
Hotspotting says its latest list reflects where market conditions and long-term fundamentals align, offering buyers a chance to move ahead of the curve.
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