Australia’s Property Markets Ranked: Where I’d Invest in 2026 | My Next Property

Which Australian city is the best place to invest in property in 2026? In this episode, Steve ranks Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne based on current value, rental yields, market cycles and long-term growth potential. While forecasts favour Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane, Steve’s investor ranking tells a different story. He also explains why falling clearance rates, longer selling periods and a sharp decline in investor lending could create better buying conditions across Australia. If you are deciding where to buy your next investment property, this episode explains why the best opportunities may be in the markets other investors are avoiding. 👉 Join Steve Ash, Founder of Property Strats, for a Live Property Q&A on 25 August: https://live.propertystrats.com.au/grow-your-property-portfolio 02:10 — Property Price Forecasts to June 2027 06:28 — The A–D Property Market Ranking Framework 07:06 — #6 Canberra: D — Too Expensive for Investors to Hold 07:56 — #5 Adelaide: C — Strong Data, Weak Deal Economics 08:33 — #4 Brisbane: C — Why Steve Would Not Buy Now 09:27 — #3 Perth: C — Strong Market, But Buy Carefully 10:30 — #2 Sydney: B — The Next Buyer’s Market? 12:18 — #1 Melbourne: A — Australia’s Best Value Market 15:27 — Why Contrarian Investors Buy Before the Crowd If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 https://tinyurl.com/property-strats-book-a-call 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/