December closed out the year with strong search activity across Australia, as buyers continued to prioritise lifestyle-led estates, established growth corridors and well-connected masterplanned communities. Coastal locations and metropolitan-fringe developments remained particularly prominent as interest carried through the holiday period. Below is a state-by-state snapshot of the Top 5 Most Searched Housing Developments for the month.
New South Wales (NSW)
Northern NSW and Western Sydney once again dominated searches, with premium lifestyle estates and major growth corridors maintaining strong buyer interest. Coastal destinations and established family suburbs also featured prominently.
- Serramar Estate – Terranora: Elevated acreage living paired with bespoke homes set within an unspoilt natural landscape.
- McKenzie – Vineyard: A contemporary Western Sydney address offering convenience, connectivity and modern community living.
- Rivière – Pitt Town: Riverside living in a boutique Hawkesbury setting with a strong lifestyle focus.
- Maisie Way – Mollymook: Coastal village living designed around relaxed seaside charm and walkable amenity.
- Bloomfield – Austral: A fast-growing South West Sydney community offering family-friendly design and future infrastructure appeal.
Queensland (QLD)
South East Queensland continued its strong run, with Toowoomba, Brisbane’s outer corridors and regional lifestyle estates all featuring heavily in December searches.
- Mildura Rise Estate – Rockyview: Spacious hinterland living, balancing tranquillity with everyday convenience.
- The Mill Residences – Pimpama: Urban-style living in a high-growth Gold Coast corridor with excellent transport access.
- Sage – Burpengary: A thoughtfully designed community centred on balance, greenery and modern family life.
- Fraser Vista – Booral: A peaceful regional estate offering space, outlook and a slower-paced lifestyle.
- The Darling – Middle Ridge: Elevated Toowoomba living focused on greenery, views and long-term liveability.
South Australia (SA)
Adelaide’s northern growth areas and established metropolitan locations led the way, supported by strong interest in regional lifestyle communities across the state.
- Onkaparinga Heights – Onkaparinga Heights: Elevated living with sweeping outlooks and close proximity to the southern suburbs.
- Hillsview Green – Angle Vale: A masterplanned northern community designed around parks, custom homes and family-friendly streets.
- Gembrook – Tanunda: Barossa Valley living enriched by vineyard surrounds and village atmosphere.
- Southwark Grounds – Thebarton: A city-fringe community blending green streets, walkability and strong urban connections.
- Woodvale – Gawler South: A thoughtfully planned estate focused on community, open space and northern Adelaide growth.
Western Australia (WA)
Perth’s southern suburbs and coastal regions remained standout performers, alongside continued interest in northern corridor masterplanned communities.
- Parkside – Huntingdale: A well-established residential address offering suburban convenience and connectivity.
- Parkridge – Eaton: A growing community in the South West region combining affordability with lifestyle appeal.
- Ocean Reef Marina – Ocean Reef: A landmark coastal masterplanned precinct centred on marina-side living.
- Henley Brook – Henley Brook: Swan Valley living with a semi-rural feel and close proximity to Perth’s north-east.
- Spindrift – Margaret River: Coastal lifestyle living in one of Western Australia’s most sought-after regions.
Victoria (VIC)
Melbourne’s western and northern corridors continued to dominate, with established growth suburbs and emerging regional estates maintaining high search volumes.
- Oaklands Estate – Bonnie Brook: A thriving western Melbourne community offering schools, amenity and room to grow.
- Bloomfield Estate – Nilma: Country-inspired living in Gippsland with generous lots and a peaceful setting.
- Orana – Clyde North A major masterplanned community supporting long-term growth in Melbourne’s south-east.
- Temple Views – Deanside: A premium new address combining lifestyle appeal with strong future potential.
- Kaylana – Tarneit: A modern residential community in one of Melbourne’s most active growth suburbs.
Looking Ahead
As 2025 came to a close, December’s data reinforced the ongoing appeal of well-located, lifestyle-driven communities supported by infrastructure and long-term planning. With buyer interest remaining resilient across both metropolitan and regional markets, early 2026 is expected to continue highlighting growth corridors and amenity-rich estates nationwide.
