Investors reap 20-year high profits: Top-performing markets revealed
Investors raked in strong early-2025 profits, with nearly 90 per cent of homes and units nationwide selling for a gain amid booming city markets and rising prices.
Hitting a mark not seen since 2005, 97 per cent of house resales across the country turned a profit while unit sales reached their highest mark since 2022, with 88 per cent selling for a profit.
The latest Domain Profit and Loss Report showed that increasing prices and extended ownership are driving significant equity gains for sellers nationwide.
According to the data, Brisbane led the country with over 99 per cent of houses and units achieving gains.
Adelaide and Perth trailed slightly, with Adelaide’s median house profits rising 20 per cent and unit sales 37 per cent, while Perth saw house profits climb 22 per cent and units surge 55 per cent.
Sydney still recorded the highest house profit across the country with a median profit of $700,500, almost double the national median of $365,000.
Melbourne’s property market has softened over six months, with only 73 per cent of unit sales and a 3 per cent drop in house profits year-on-year.
On the other side of the spectrum, Darwin saw the lowest profit increase with 84 per cent of houses and only 53 per cent of units managing to turn a profit.
Meanwhile, data showed that regional areas have also performed well, with 97 per cent of houses and 96 per cent of units managing to turn a profit when put to market.
Domain senior economist, Joel Bowman, said the findings showed that market momentum is building once again and seller patience is as important as ever.
The housing market’s resilience continues to impress,” said Bowman.
“Most sellers are making solid gains, in large part because they’re holding onto their properties longer, on average nine years for houses and eight for units, building significant equity over time.
“With ongoing undersupply and renewed price momentum already emerging, the outlook for profit-making resales remains positive across most regions throughout 2025.”