At a glance
- Cotality’s national Home Value Index fell 1.2% in October and stood 6.7% below its March peak.[1]
October results
In its 2 November release, Cotality reported monthly declines of 2.0% in Brisbane, 1.7% in Perth and 1.6% in Sydney. Combined capital-city values were down 8.1% over seven months.[1]
Cotality estimated that home sales over the past three months were 23% below a year earlier and 18% below the previous five-year average. Its median time on market increased to 39 days, while median vendor discounting reached 4.7%.[1]
Cotality’s assessment
Research director Tim Lawless attributed weaker demand to affordability and loan-serviceability constraints, interest-rate increases, low confidence and living costs. The provider said buyers had more advertised stock to choose from as sales slowed.[1]
Why it matters
This release uses Cotality’s Home Value Index. It is a separate benchmark from the realestate.com.au price report already covered here; figures from the two providers should retain their own source labels and methodology.
Sources & further reading
- Housing downturn broadens as Brisbane and Perth lead the decline ↗Cotality · 2 Nov 2026 · Accessed 3 Nov 2026
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