Is Australia Becoming a Buyer’s Market?

Over 256,000 properties are listed, but where are the buyers?

Could Australia become a buyers market as of May 2025, according to CoreLogic, there are now 256,628 properties listed nationwide, reflecting a 5.9% increase from April and a 1.5% increase year-on-year.

 

This spike in listings, combined with cautious buyers—is creating more favourable conditions for anyone ready to purchase.

 

What’s Happening?

 

  • Rising supply: More sellers are listing their homes before interest rate cuts take effect.
  • Cautious demand: Buyers are hesitating due to affordability pressures and market uncertainty.
  • Longer selling times: Homes are taking longer to sell, giving buyers more leverage.

 

Why This Is Good News for Buyers?

 

If you’ve been waiting for the right time, this could be it:

  • More listings mean more options
  • Less competition gives you negotiation power
  • More time to decide means smarter choices

 

May 2025 Snapshot

 

Metric Value
Total Listings (Australia) 256,628 properties
Monthly Change (Apr–May) +5.9%
Annual Change (May ’24–’25) +1.5%

(Source: CoreLogic)

 

 

Tools to Help You Get Started

Borrowing Power Calculator – Estimate how much you can borrow before speaking to a lender.
Loan Comparison – Check out this article, might help you to get started.
Book a Free Broker Chat – Get a personalised strategy from a Loan Lounge expert.

 

With stock levels rising and competition low, now’s a strategic time to explore the market, especially if you’re buying your first home, next home, or investment property.

 

Let’s chat — it’s free, and we’ll help you navigate with confidence.