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There are a handful of property charts we keep coming back to in our analysis of the national market. They do not predict prices. They show what the data is saying so you can sense check your strategy without relying on headlines.
Australian direct property yields are up
Across most asset classes, yields are up. That means investors are currently spoiled for choice in the search for income. The chart worth tracking here is yield by asset class over time. When yields move, the conversation about whether to deploy capital, hold, or rotate changes with them.
The national housing market moved through the bottom of the cycle earlier than expected
It is now clear that our national housing market defied the many doomsday forecasts and moved through the bottom of its cyclical downturn early in 2023. The recovery was V-shaped, making the 2022 downturn one of the sharpest but shortest in history.
The price upturn that followed pushed home prices to record highs across many markets. Growth has since cooled to a more normal pace rather than reversing, so prices have broadly held rather than fallen. The chart worth tracking is the recovery line itself, overlaid against historical downturns. Cycles have a length and a shape, and seeing them on one page changes how you respond to the next one.
Why this matters for your wealth plan
Charts are not strategy. They are inputs. The point of watching them is not to predict the next move. It is to make sure your plan is built for the cycle you are actually in, not the one the headlines are describing.
If your portfolio is overweight property and yields have moved, that is a conversation. If you are sitting on cash waiting for a downturn that has already happened, that is also a conversation.
What to do next
Pick the two charts above (yields and the recovery cycle) and ask whether your current property exposure makes sense given what they show. If you are unsure, sense check it with someone who can look across yields, debt, tax, and your wider plan in one view.
If you would like that view, we can run it with you in a complimentary initial chat.
A present-day note: the May 2026 Budget
If you hold or are weighing property as an investment, the Federal Budget handed down on 12 May 2026 announced two changes that matter, both scheduled to start from 1 July 2027. Negative gearing is to be limited to new builds, with existing arrangements on properties held before Budget night grandfathered. The 50 per cent capital gains tax discount is to be replaced with an inflation-based discount plus a minimum 30 per cent tax on gains, with the current 50 per cent discount still applying to gains made before 1 July 2027. The detail matters for your circumstances, so it is worth factoring into any property decision from here.
How Satori Advisory works
At Satori Advisory we energise every part of your financial world. We integrate your tax, business, wealth and lending as a prosperity engine, aligned with what matters most to you. With a clear roadmap, informed by data and backed by decades of strategic experience, we simplify the complex. Property decisions sit across all four, which is exactly why looking at them in isolation is risky. We do not offer pre-packaged solutions. We deliver tailored, end-to-end advice that reflects your reality and ambitions. You work directly with senior advisers who listen deeply, think boldly and act with purpose, supported by our trusted team and curated network of financial and business specialists, so you can realise your potential, powered by numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What are Australian property yields doing in 2026?
Across most asset classes, yields have moved up over recent years, which means investors have more choice when looking for income. The level varies by asset class and location, and yields are only one input into a property decision.
Did the Australian housing market recover from the 2022 downturn?
Yes. The national housing market moved through the bottom of the cyclical downturn early in 2023, with a V-shaped recovery, making the 2022 downturn one of the sharpest but shortest in history.
How should I use property charts in my wealth plan?
Use them as inputs, not predictions. They show what the data is saying about cycles, yields, and price behaviour, which lets you check whether your plan still fits the cycle you are in.
Where should I look for current Australian property data?
Primary sources like Cotality (formerly CoreLogic), ABS, and PropTrack publish regular updates. The point of charts in a wealth plan is not the snapshot, it is the trend and how it interacts with your goals.
Ready to talk?
If you would like a calm, no-pressure conversation about how the property numbers fit your wider wealth plan, we would be glad to set one up.
Please feel free to get in touch on 1300 925 081 or send an email to [email protected] if you’d like to book in a chat on the above or on other matters.
Disclaimer
This article contains general information only and has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not personal financial advice, taxation advice or legal advice and should not be relied upon when making financial decisions. Before acting on any information, consider its appropriateness to your circumstances and seek professional advice where appropriate.
