Market Review –
Ray White Blackheath got off to a good start for 2012 selling 2 out of 4 properties ‘Under the Hammer’ at their first Auction on the 26th February. The campaign went well with good numbers through the open homes and offers on all 4 properties on Auction day. Private treaty properties have also benefited from the increased buyer numbers in February.
Nationally, a Sydney Morning Herald article said the Greek deal has helped push the Australian share market higher and gives the Reserve Bank even less reason to cut rates when it meets in early March.
The latest finalised auction data from property researcher APM showed healthy clearance rates, Sydney’s clearance rate was 58%, while Melbourne sat on 62%. Brisbane fell slightly to 30% and Adelaide was also down at 21%.
The Upper Blue Mountains property market remains strong, driven by lifestyle demand and Sydney buyers seeking space and natural beauty. Blackheath’s median house prices are near $880,000 with solid annual growth and quick sales, reflecting steady buyer interest. Katoomba also shows healthy house values, with a median house price of … Read more
In Blackheath house prices continued their upward trajectory, with the geometric mean price estimated at $920,000 in August 2025. This reflects a solid gain of approximately 6.1% compared to this same month last year, representing an increase of about $53,000. Over the past decade, the market has seen remarkable appreciation, … Read more