In this data-rich Wealth Coffee Chats session, we unpack the latest capital city performance trends – revealing how Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide are gaining serious ground on traditional powerhouses Sydney and Melbourne. Using long-term data from the ABS, Tim explains how property price “catch-up cycles” work – where cities lag behind the leaders, then surge as affordability, infrastructure, and migration rebalance the market. He dives into house vs. unit correlations, showing how national macro factors drive house prices while units respond to local microeconomic forces. You’ll also learn why Brisbane is evolving into a global city, what that means for volatility and yields, and how investors can use non-correlating assets like units to diversify risk. Tim wraps up with key statistical insights – from downside volatility to price distribution – helping investors understand how city behavior changes as markets mature.
Episode Highlights:
- Overview of capital city price performance — Adelaide and Perth rising fast.
- How Sydney and Melbourne’s price “catch-up” cycles influence national trends.
- Why Melbourne is currently undervalued compared to Sydney.
- Comparing long-term city relationships — Darwin, Hobart, Canberra, and more.
- Houses vs. units: macro vs. microeconomic influences on price movement.
- Correlation analysis — how closely Australia’s cities move together.
- Brisbane’s transformation into a global city and what it means for investors.
- Understanding downside risk and volatility across major and smaller markets.
- How unit investments offer diversification through non-correlating growth.
- Final takeaways: read the data, know your market, and invest with precision.
