Australia's Hottest Suburbs - July 2013

[Ktee]

And look SA has 5 in the top 10:jiggy:

 

 

The top 10 nationwide suburbs for the last quarter have been announced. Did your suburb make the list? At realestate.com.au we see close to 20 million visits every month. This gives us great insight about suburbs people are looking to buy in. Every quarter we take a look at which areas the nation are most in demand, which means it's also extremely useful information for sellers.

For the second time this year South Australia has been named the most in demand state in realestate.com.au's quarterly top sellers report, with Victoria being in high demand too. Leafy Victorian suburb Surrey Hills has gained popularity, moving from seventh position to second on the national list, over the last three months.

There are six newcomers to the national list – Walkerville, Aldgate, Fitzroy North, Oyster Bay, Wantirna and Bondi, with the South Australian suburb of Walkerville re-entering in third position after falling off the top sellers’ list in March.

Take a look below to see if your suburb (or neighbouring suburb), has made the list. If you are looking to sell and your suburb is listed, now could be a time to put your property on the market, as there's considerable interest and significant demand.

Here's the most coveted spots around the country, where selling might be a really good idea, and buying is definitely on a lot of people's minds.

Top ranking suburbs nationwide

 

 

1. Parkside (SA)
   
2. Surrey Hills (VIC)
   
3. Walkerville (SA)
   
4. Norwood (SA)
   
5. Aldgate (SA)
   
6. Kensington Gardens (SA)
   
7. Fitzroy North (VIC)
   
8. Oyster Bay (NSW)
   
9. Wantirna (VIC)
   
10. Bondi (NSW)
    

 

Top 10 ranking suburbs in each state

 

 

 

 

NSW

 

Oyster Bay has gained popularity and shot up the list of top sellers’ suburbs, moving from ninth position to number one since March. North Rocks and Freshwater have maintained popularity and their position in the top five suburbs over the last three months, while the suburbs of Bondi, Lilyfield, Pennant Hills, Stanmore and Artarmon enter as newcomers to the list. Warren McCarthy from McGrath Real Estate says that Oyster Bay coming in at number one is no surprise and that popularity and demand for property in the area grown over the last three months. “Oyster Bay is a leafy bay area, where buyers find a quieter lifestyle and escape, only 40 minutes from the city. It has great local schools, a tight community and is close to public transport,” he said.

 

 

1. Oyster Bay
   
2. Bondi
   
3. North Rocks
   
4. Freshwater
   
5. Wollstonecraft
   
6. North Ryde
   
7. Lilyfield
   
8. Pennant Hills
   
9. Stanmore
   
10. Artarmon
    

View Suburb data and trends for Oyster Bay

 

QLD

 

Holland Park has grown in popularity, with the quarterly top sellers’ data revealing it has moved from second to first position since the March data was released. Grange is a newcomer to the list, shooting to second position, while Wilston has retained popularity and position at third in the top ten.

Previously number one, Newmarket has slid down the list slightly to fifth position, but Holland Park West has regained position in the top ten, after failing to appear in the March list.

Andrew Bradley from Place Real Estate says that Holland Park coming in at number one is no surprise. He says that popularity and demand for property in the area has continued to grow over the last three months.

“Holland Park is a growing area that offers buyers a wide range of homes, from smaller properties that appeal to first home buyers, to larger, upmarket homes for families. There is a growing number of cafes and restaurants, terrific schools and professional buildings and developments,” he said.

 

 

1. Holland Park
   
2. Grange
   
3. Wilston
   
4. Paddington
   
5. Newmarket
   
6. Stafford Heights
   
7. Windsor
   
8. Mansfield
   
9. Holland Park West
   
10. Red Hill
    

View Suburb data and trends for Holland Park

 

NT

 

Leanyer and Karama - have come in at number one and two. Fannie Bay has retained popularity over the last three months, slipping slightly from second to third position.

In eighth position Larrakeyah is another newcomer to the June top ten list, moving in ahead of Gray and Bakewell, these suburbs moving down the list, while Parap and Nightcliff continue to grow in demand.

Keith Huddleston from Real Estate Central says that Leanyer coming in at number one is no surprise and that popularity and demand for property in the area has grown in the last three months.

"Leanyer is a family oriented suburb that offers buyers a mixture of units, houses and acreage. It's close to the local hospital, shopping strips and schools,” he said. "The suburb itself is relatively tightly held, and purchasing in the area can be quite competitive as people tend to both live and invest in the area."

 

 

1. Leanyer
   
2. Karama
   
3. Fannie Bay
   
4. Rosebery
   
5. Parap
   
6. Nightcliff
   
7. Howard Springs
   
8. Larrakeyah
   
9. Bakewell
   
10. Gray
    

View Suburb data and trends for Leanyer

 

WA

 

While Mount Hawthorn came in at number one, the quarterly data also revealed that Bull Creek has increased in popularity over the past three months, re-entering the list in second position, after falling off the list in March.

Four of the top ten suburbs are newcomers to the list this quarter’s top sellers list –Riverton, Duncraig, Mount Claremont and West Leederville - while Craigie has increased in popularity, moving from seventh to fourth position over the last three months.

Julie Pedulla from Altitude Real Estate has lived in the Mount Hawthorn area for over 25 years and says that the suburb coming in at number one is no surprise. She highlights a lifestyle choice as the reason that popularity and demand for property in the area has not slowed over the last three months.

"The properties for sale in the area offer buyers value for money. Mount Hawthorn is in great proximity to the city, close to reputable schools and has a community village type feel," she said.

 

 

1. Mount Hawthorn
   
2. Bull Creek
   
3. Riverton
   
4. Craigie
   
5. Duncraig
   
6. Padbury
   
7. Mount Claremont
   
8. Victoria Park
   
9. West Leederville
   
10. Carine
    

View Suburb data and trends for Mount Hawthorn

 

SA

 

Parkside has maintained popularity and its number one position in the tops sellers’ list for the last six months, while Walkerville has re-entered in second position after falling off the March top ten.

Stonyfell and Hyde Park are newcomers to the list, and Aldgate has gained popularity in the three months, moving from eighth to fourth position.

Anthony Toop from Toop & Toop Real Estate says that Parkside coming in at number one is no surprise and that popularity and demand for property in the area has not slowed over the last three months.

“The proximity of Parkside to the city and the range and style of houses available continue to drive demand for property in the area,” he said.

“Parkside is well located and caters to the modern needs of buyers. There are great schools in the area and new restaurants opening– it is a growing, cosmopolitan area that caters to a wide range of buyers.”

 

 

1. Parkside
   
2. Walkerville
   
3. Norwood
   
4. Aldgate
   
5. Kensington Gardens
   
6. Fullarton
   
7. Stonyfell
   
8. Brighton
   
9. Beaumont
   
10. Hyde Park
    

View Suburb data and trends for Parkside

 

VIC

 

Surrey Hills has maintained its number one position for the second quarter, and that Fitzroy North remains in high demand, moving from third place to second over the last three months.

In third position, Wantirna is a new addition to the top ten list, as is Albert Park, Blackburn South, McKinnon and Ormond, while Mont Albert has re-entered the list after falling off last quarter.

Toby Parker from Hocking Stuart in Balwyn says that Surrey Hill’s popularity and demand for property in the area has not slowed over the last three months.

“There are terrific schools in the area and it is close to a train line which is important. There are some great cafes and community amenities in the area. The suburb itself is relatively tightly held and purchasing in the area can be quite competitive,” he said.

 

1. Surrey Hills
   
2. Fitzroy North
   
3. Wantirna
   
4. Blackburn South
   
5. McKinnon
   
6. Albert Park
   
7. Bulleen
   
8. Mont Albert
   
9. Carlton North
   
10. Ormond
    

View Suburb data and trends for Surrey Hills

 

ACT

 

The suburbs of Watson and Griffith have increased in popularity, moving into the top two positions from third and fifth over the last three months.

There are six newcomers -Harrison, Nicholls, O’Connor, Franklin and Gordon - to the top ten list this quarter, while Bonner has retained its position in the top five, slipping slightly from second position since the March data was released.

Michael McReynolds from Luton Property says that Watson coming in at number one is no surprise and that popularity and demand for property in the area has grown steadily over the last three months.

“Watson is a leafy, inner north suburb, only 10 minutes from the city centre. There are great restaurants in the vicinity and with Mount Majura close by, the area offers plenty of opportunity for nice walks and views,” he said.

“There are some really great schools in the area and the older style housing offers buyers great value for money.”

 

 

1. Watson
   
2. Griffith
   
3. Macgregor
   
4. Harrison
   
5. Bonner
   
6. Nicholls
   
7. Crace
   
8. O’Connor
   
9. Franklin
   
10. Gordon
    

View Suburb data and trends for Watson

 

TAS

 

West Hobart, South Hobart, Bellerive and Taroona have maintained popularity and their positions in the top five suburbs over the last three months, while North Hobart has re-entered the list, taking out the top spot after falling off the list in March.

Mount Nelson is the only newcomer to the top suburbs list this quarter, coming in at eighth position.

Ant Manton, Principal of Ray White Hobart, says that North Hobart coming in at number one is no surprise and says that popularity and demand for property in the area has continued to grow over the last three months.

“North Hobart is a quieter inner city suburb, within walking distance to the city. The competition and demand in West Hobart has driven up the price and buyers are looking to North Hobart where the property is more competitively priced,” he said.

 

 

1. North Hobart
   
2. West Hobart
   
3. South Hobart
   
4. Bellerive
   
5. Taroona
   
6. Battery Point
   
7. Hobart
   
8. Mount Nelson
   
9. New Town
   
10. Kingston Beach
    

[Anne B]

Those inner city eastern suburbs are being heavily promoted to Chinese investors so probably most of the internet 'hits' are from China.

[Diane]

For once a list that I'd wholeheartedly agree on. Not a single one on that SA list that I wouldn't love to live in.