04/11/2026
Australia's rental market is showing signs of slower growth, even as housing availability remains tight.
According to Domain's latest rental figures, house rents across the combined capital cities increased by 7.7% over the year to September 2026 but remained unchanged over the quarter.
Unit rents recorded annual growth of 6.2%, with a smaller quarterly increase of 1.5%.
The slowdown suggests that affordability pressures may be limiting further rent increases after several years of strong growth. Meanwhile, low vacancy rates continue to reflect demand for rental accommodation.
These changing conditions are relevant to both property investors assessing rental returns and first home buyers navigating the housing market.
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