Why The Next Property Boom In Australia Will Be In Melbourne!

Is Melbourne really a better property investment opportunity than Perth heading into 2026?

In this episode of the Folio Property Podcast, Lachlan Delahunty and Reece Beddall break down six critical data points to explain exactly where the Australian property market is heading, and why Melbourne may now offer a once-in-a-generation buying opportunity, despite Perth’s recent boom.

We compare Perth vs Melbourne property markets, analysing price growth, rental yields, affordability, population growth, stock on market, and land tax. And more importantly, cutting through headlines, fear, and misinformation dominating social media.

You’ll hear why Perth may still deliver short-term double-digit growth, but why Melbourne’s long-term fundamentals, affordability, and supply squeeze could make it the best medium-to-long-term investment play in Australia right now.

If you’re wondering whether investors are buying Perth, or whether Melbourne is quietly bottoming and recovering, this episode breaks it all down with real data, not opinions.

Published: 16 Dec 2025