Houses for sale in Australia: prices and how to buy
Average house prices in Australia's larger states range from about A$1,130,600 in Queensland to A$1,304,900 in New South Wales. For a current figure in your own city, describe the house you want in a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate house prices in Australia, November 2026 (market reports and listings)| Measure | Price |
|---|
| New South Wales, average dwelling price (June quarter 2026) | A$1,304,900 |
| Queensland, average dwelling price (June quarter 2026) | A$1,130,600 |
| Median house price, capital cities (October quarter) | around A$1,206,637 |
| Median house price, Sydney (September quarter) | around A$1,660,000 |
| Houses listed with offers over | from A$1,190,000 |
These figures are approximate and come from official statistics, market reports and listings. Averages mix small and large homes, so a single figure rarely describes the house you want.
Which states are most expensive
New South Wales has the highest average dwelling price in the country, followed by Queensland. Sydney house prices reached a two-year low after falling 4.7% in the September quarter, while the median across the capital cities fell 0.3% over the October quarter. Buyers in other cities should check their own local figures rather than apply the Sydney number.
Licences and fees when an agent sells
An agent who sells houses needs a state licence, and each state sets its own fee. In New South Wales a new Class 1 licence cost A$933 for one year. In Queensland an individual property licence cost A$1,709 for one year. Ask the agent for the licence number and check it before you sign anything.
Season and timing for viewings
Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. When you view a house between June and August, check heating and insulation in person. Between December and February, check cooling and shade instead, since the same house feels very different in each season.
Renting a house instead
The search results for long-term house rent contained no price figures, so do not rely on a number from this page. Ask for the weekly rent in A$, the lease length and whether utilities are included, and use the same unit in every request so offers can be compared.
Describe the house in a request on BlaBlaPrice: the city, the number of bedrooms, the land size in m², your budget in A$ and whether you buy or rent. BlaBlaPrice reads the request, asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offers, and your contacts stay hidden. For narrower searches see houses for sale, houses for long-term rent or townhouses and duplexes for sale.
Questions and answers
How much does a house cost in Australia?
Average dwelling prices in June 2026 were A$1,304,900 in New South Wales and A$1,130,600 in Queensland, according to official statistics. Prices depend heavily on the city and suburb.
Has the price of houses in Sydney fallen?
Yes. Sydney's median house price fell 4.7% in the September quarter to around A$1,660,000, which market reports describe as a two-year low.
How do I check an agent's licence?
Ask the agent for the licence number before you sign anything. State fees differ, for example A$933 for one year for a new New South Wales Class 1 licence.
Is it better to view a house in summer or winter?
Either works, but check heating and insulation in winter (June to August) and cooling and shade in summer (December to February).
