Australia’s property market is heading into spring with a surge in auction activity. This week, 2,436 capital city homes are scheduled to go under the hammer, up 14.8% from the 2,122 auctions held last week. While slightly below the same week last year (2,457 auctions), the sharp rise highlights strong momentum building across the housing market.

Melbourne and Sydney Lead the Charge

• Melbourne is hosting 1,172 auctions this week – the highest in 15 weeks and up from 1,085 last week. This is also slightly higher than the same time last year (1,164).
• Sydney follows with 914 auctions, also the city’s busiest week in 15 weeks. Last week, Sydney saw 725 auctions, while this time last year there were 872.

Together, these two cities account for more than 85% of total auction activity, showing that buyers and sellers in Australia’s largest markets are stepping up as spring selling season gains pace.

Smaller Capitals Also Gaining Pace

• Brisbane: 150 auctions (up from 144)
• Adelaide: 114 auctions (up from 84)
• Canberra: 80 auctions (up from 70)
• Perth: Just 6 auctions (down from 13)
• Tasmania: No auctions scheduled

Brisbane remains the busiest of the smaller markets, while Adelaide continues its steady rise in auction numbers.

Clearance Rates Show Strong Buyer Demand

Looking at last week’s results (week ending 7 September 2025):

• Combined clearance rate: 70.0% – the strongest since February last year.
• Sydney: 71.1% (holding above 70% for six straight weeks)
• Melbourne: 68.0% (its best since early 2024)
• Brisbane: 74.8% (highest since 2022)
• Adelaide: 75.9% (strongest since Sept 2024)
• Perth: 84.6% (11 out of 13 sales successful)
• Canberra: 68.6% (up from 65.1% prior week)

These results highlight that buyer demand remains resilient despite higher stock levels. Strong clearance rates above 70% in most cities suggest competitive bidding and continued confidence.

Outlook for Next Week

Auction activity is expected to climb even higher, with over 2,600 homes already scheduled for the week ending 21 September. If clearance rates hold firm alongside rising volumes, the spring selling season could prove to be one of the most active in recent years.