# Brisbane and Sydney hit hardest by falling house prices as 5.2% shaved from Australian property values

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-30 15:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/01/brisbane-sydney-hit-hardest-by-falling-house-prices

> Cotality data shows home prices fell across most suburbs in Australia’s major cities in September, with Brisbane down 1.5% and Sydney down 1.4%. National prices are 5.2% below their March peak, while economists say higher rates and reduced borrowing capacity could drive a fall of at least 10%.