Market Boom: Investor Activity Hits 8-Year High
Investors are flooding back into Australia's property market, driven by low interest rates and tight rental supply, sparking fierce competition and hefty profits for sellers.
Investor activity has surged over the past 18 months, reaching its highest share of new lending since 2017, 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 saw 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, fuelled by tight rental conditions and renewed confidence following multiple RBA rate cuts.
Author's summary: Investor activity in Australia's property market hits an 8-year high.
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