A new year has brought fresh momentum to the housing market, with January search trends revealing where Australians are most actively exploring land estates and new housing developments, as buyers continue 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)
NSW search trends continue to highlight demand across both Western Sydney and major regional hubs, with buyers drawn to estates offering generous land options, connected living and growing community appeal.
- Rawson Homes at Southlakes Estate – Dubbo: A family-focused community offering modern homes and relaxed regional living close to key Dubbo amenities.
- McKenzie – Vineyard: A fast-growing northwest Sydney address combining new estate living with future infrastructure and transport links.
- Stockland Kings Forest – Kings Forest: A masterplanned coastal community blending nature, new schools and lifestyle convenience near the Tweed Coast.
- Ridgehaven – Elderslie: A well-positioned residential estate delivering modern living within reach of Camden, parks and established services.
- Menangle Park – Menangle Park: A major growth precinct offering future-focused community planning and connectivity in Sydney’s southwest corridor.
Queensland (QLD)
QLD continues to dominate buyer interest, with strong search demand across South East Queensland where masterplanned communities remain a major drawcard for families and first-home buyers.
- Stockland Springfield Rise – Spring Mountain: A thriving masterplanned destination offering schools, parks and city access in one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regions.
- The Grove – Boondall: A well-connected suburban estate offering convenience, transport access and easy living close to Brisbane’s northside hubs.
- Brookhaven – Bahrs Scrub: A vibrant masterplanned community combining modern estates with green open space and a growing local lifestyle precinct.
- Sage – Burpengary: A fresh community setting offering family-friendly living with quick access to shopping, schools and the Bruce Highway.
- Kindira – Monarch Glen: A peaceful hinterland-style estate designed for relaxed living with space, nature outlooks and a strong sense of community.
South Australia (SA)
SA January results reflect steady buyer interest in Adelaide’s expanding northern and southern suburbs, alongside lifestyle-driven demand across Mount Barker and wine country regions.
- Onkaparinga Heights – Onkaparinga Heights: A scenic southern estate offering elevated living with modern homes positioned close to beaches and major amenities.
- Hillsview Green – Angle Vale: A northern growth community delivering family-friendly living with spacious land options and strong future development potential.
- Corner Strachan Road & One Tree Hill Road – Golden Grove: A rare suburban opportunity offering convenience and established amenity access in a tightly held Adelaide location.
- Newenham – Mount Barker: A sought-after Adelaide Hills estate combining heritage charm, landscaped surrounds and modern community design.
- Gembrook – Tanunda: A Barossa lifestyle address offering peaceful residential living close to vineyards, cellar doors and regional charm.
Western Australia (WA)
WA continues to see strong search activity across Perth’s expanding outer suburbs, with buyers gravitating towards estates offering new housing options, future infrastructure and long-term growth appeal.
- Henley Brook – Henley Brook: A fast-growing Swan Valley-fringe estate offering suburban convenience with a semi-rural lifestyle feel.
- Ocean Reef Marina – Ocean Reef: A premium coastal destination centred around a major marina precinct and future lifestyle infrastructure investment.
- Parkridge – Eaton: A relaxed South West community offering family-friendly estate living close to Bunbury and local services.
- Stockland Illyarrie – Sinagra: A modern northern Perth estate delivering new housing opportunities in a rapidly expanding growth corridor.
- Stockland Sienna Wood – Hilbert: A major masterplanned community offering parks, schools and strong connectivity across Perth’s southeast.
Victoria (VIC)
Victoria’s rankings reveal strong demand across Geelong’s growth corridor and Melbourne’s west, with buyers also showing growing interest in regional estates offering affordability and lifestyle appeal.
- Palomino – Armstrong Creek: A thriving Geelong growth estate offering contemporary living close to the Surf Coast, schools and major shopping precincts.
- Kaylana – Tarneit: A high-demand western suburb estate delivering connected living with easy access to transport, schools and established community amenities.
- Broadstead – Kilmore: A regional lifestyle community offering space, fresh air and a relaxed pace within commuting distance of Melbourne.
- The Lookout – Elliminyt: A scenic Colac-region estate offering elevated outlooks and peaceful living in a growing regional destination.
- Bloomfield Estate – Nilma: A boutique Gippsland estate offering rural tranquillity and modern living surrounded by green landscapes.
Looking Ahead
January’s search rankings reveal a clear theme: buyers are prioritising housing developments that offer both lifestyle and long-term potential. Whether it’s masterplanned growth corridors, coastal destinations or regional communities with space to grow, demand remains strong across every major state.
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