Each year, the REA Group predicts which suburbs are set for short- to medium-term growth. These predictions are based on key factors like affordability, infrastructure, lifestyle appeal, and investment potential.
So, what makes a suburb a top contender? Well, according to the experts it's a nice mix of all the below...
- Affordability – Great for budget-conscious buyers or offering better value compared to neighboring areas.
- Amenity – Trendy cafés, restaurants, parks, and shopping precincts that boost lifestyle appeal.
- Family Appeal – Safe streets, quality schools, and family-friendly housing.
- Location – Close proximity to the CBD, major hubs, or stunning natural landscapes.
- Investment Potential – Strong rental demand and forecasted capital growth.
- Gentrification – Emerging hotspots where new development is transforming the area.
- Population Growth – More people moving in means higher demand.
- Demographic Shifts – Changing resident profiles, like young families replacing retirees.
- Infrastructure Developments – Major projects improving accessibility and livability.
Among the 100 suburbs featured in this year's list, 23 were coastal and several here in WA, with median house prices ranging from $405,000 to $3,425,000 and median unit prices between $274,500 and $1.26 million.
Coastal suburbs from the 2025 Hot 100 – Median House Price:
| Geraldton |
WA |
$405,000 |
| Bairnsdale |
VIC |
$441,000 |
| Devonport |
TAS |
$472,250 |
| Mandurah |
WA |
$526,000 |
| Batemans Bay |
NSW |
$700,000 |
| Christies Beach |
SA |
$700,000 |
| Broome |
WA |
$772,500 |
| Warrawong |
NSW |
$787,000 |
| Busselton |
WA |
$787,500 |
| Coffs Harbour |
NSW |
$800,000 |
| Largs North |
SA |
$808,000 |
| Bellerive |
TAS |
$841,250 |
| Karingal |
VIC |
$865,000 |
| Semaphore Park |
SA |
$935,000 |
| Point Clare |
NSW |
$1,016,000 |
| Maroochydore |
QLD |
$1,105,000 |
| Scarborough |
WA |
$1,225,000 |
| Long Jetty |
NSW |
$1,285,000 |
| Wynnum |
QLD |
$1,300,000 |
| Seacliff |
SA |
$1,561,000 |
| Avalon Beach |
NSW |
$2,875,000 |
| Mermaid Beach |
QLD |
$3,400,000 |
| Narrabeen |
NSW |
$3,425,000 |
Geraldton, was rannked as the most affordable coastal suburb for both houses and units! As of November 2024, the median price was $405,000 for houses and $274,500 for units.
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