Market Boom: Investor Activity Hits 8-Year High
Investors have been flooding back into Australia's property market, reaching an 8-year high, driven by low interest rates and tight rental supply.
This surge in investor activity has led to fierce competition and significant profits for sellers, with about one in seven Australians now owning a rental property.
- Queensland and South Australia recorded the highest increase in investor loans, up by 16% from the 2024 to 2025 financial year.
- NSW saw a 12% increase in investor loans.
- Western Australia experienced a 10% increase.
- Victoria recorded a 9% rise over the same period.
According to REA Group's PropTrack Terri Scheer Investor Report, new investor lending has risen steadily, fueled by tight rental conditions and renewed confidence following multiple RBA rate cuts.
Investor activity has surged over the past 18 months, reaching its highest share of new lending since 2017.
Author's summary: Investor activity in Australia's property market hits 8-year high.