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Amid growing uncertainty in Australia’s property market, buyers are increasingly turning to consistent regional areas for stability and long-term gains. 

The Summer 2024 Hotspotting Price Predictor Index points to locations in Queensland as strong performers, offering steady growth over time rather than short-term excitement. Experts say these markets provide a safer path for building wealth through reliable price increases.

On the Sunshine Coast, suburbs like Buderim, Maroochydore, Sippy Downs, and Mountain Creek are standing out for their sustained performance. 

Buderim, for example, has averaged 13.3% annual growth over five years, with its median price rising 14% in the past year alone. These areas are benefiting from growing demand driven by lifestyle appeal and internal migration.

Regional Queensland is also emerging as a national leader in property growth, fueled by affordability, strong rental yields, and major infrastructure investment. Cities like Rockhampton and Townsville are now on investors’ radars. 

Terry Ryder advises buyers to focus on markets early in the growth cycle, predicting continued momentum across regional Queensland in the coming years.