(pt.2) 2026 Property Market Outlook: Sydney & Melbourne

What’s the 2026 outlook for Sydney and Melbourne? In this clip, we break down why Sydney’s growth could stay muted (potentially under 5%) as affordability and borrowing power pressures bite — even with first home buyer demand being supported by the 5% deposit scheme. We also unpack the “watch this space” factor for Sydney, including how policy settings like capital gains tax reform could change the demand equation. For Melbourne, we cover why modest growth is on the cards — and why it could “pop” more than expected if sentiment shifts back towards Victoria. We also explore Melbourne’s population-growth advantage, the role of owner-occupier demand (rather than investor speculation), and why rents may lift around 4–5%, even as broader economic headwinds weigh on the state. If you’re weighing up Sydney vs Melbourne for 2026, this gives you a clear snapshot of the key drivers to watch. *Timestamps* 00:00 Sydney forecast: growth under 5% and why 00:23 Affordability pressures + policy risk (CGT reform) 00:49 Sydney vs Melbourne: the key differences in 2026 01:16 Melbourne drivers: population growth and owner-occupiers 01:40 Melbourne rent expectations (4–5%) + economic headwinds 👍 Like this video if it helped! 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights on property, finance & money management 📲 Join 19,000+ investors on Moorr: https://moorr.com.au 💡 Access free resources via MyKnowledge: https://moorr.com.au/myknowledge #ThePropertyCouch #TPCGold #2026PropertyOutlook #AustralianProperty #PropertyForecast #MarketOutlook