Australian House Prices Are Falling So Why Is The RBA Raising Interest Rates?

Australian house prices are falling — but is this the beginning of a much bigger housing correction? Australia's property market is showing increasing signs of weakness. Cotality's latest data shows national home values fell for a sixth consecutive month in September 2026, with values now 5.2% below the March peak. Meanwhile, 97% of capital-city suburbs have now recorded declines. Sydney and Melbourne are under greater pressure, particularly at the higher end of the market, while more affordable properties and some units have shown greater resilience. In this video, we look at: • The latest Australian house price data • Why Sydney and Melbourne are weakening • Why expensive properties are falling more • Interest rates and mortgage borrowing capacity • Australia's housing affordability problem • Rising listings and vendor discounts • Whether Australia could be heading toward a larger correction • What buyers, investors, homeowners and first-home buyers should watch next This channel focuses on Australian property, the economy, migration, interest rates and the cost of living — using data and publicly available information to explain what is happening in Australia. Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cotality This video is for general information and discussion only. It is not personal financial, investment, legal or tax advice. Always consider your own circumstances and seek appropriately qualified professional advice where necessary. Subscribe for more straightforward, data-driven explanations of Australia. #australia #australianproperty #houseprices #housingmarket #australiaeconomy