New Frontiers: Key Regional Growth Hotspots Revealed

Sea change, tree change or change for change’s sake. Whatever the reason, the number of Australians seeking lifestyle changes and affordable housing outside major cities has stayed strong post-pandemic—and developers are capitalising on the growth as new markets emerge.

Pre-pandemic, regional areas had been experiencing steady but slower population growth compared to capital cities. The onset of the pandemic triggered a surge in people leaving the capitals motivated by lockdowns and the rise of remote work opportunities.

Today, regional areas continue to experience significant growth compared with pre-pandemic levels.