Record numbers move from cities to regional Australia for property
Capital city residents outnumber those leaving regional areas by 30 per cent in the latest migration peak.
Regional Australia is drawing city workers at record rates. Capital to regional migration is reaching record highs, matching numbers last seen five years ago.
New data from the Regional Movers Index shows more people moving from capitals to regions than the other way. Regional NSW and Victoria are the biggest draws.
This shift matters because regional property is cheaper. It gives buyers real financial breathing room.
Jobs remain available in healthcare, education, tech and trades. Many remote workers keep city salaries without city house prices.
The Regional Australia Institute notes that regional growth has exceeded government projections by 114,000 people over the past decade. But planning for housing and services needs to keep pace with this growth.
- 114,000 people over the past decade
- Growth over projection
- NSW and Victoria lead net regional inflows
- Regional leaders
Why it mattersFirst-home buyers can now compete for property in regions where prices are lower and jobs are real. They keep their career income through remote work.
AustraliaAustralians with remote-work flexibility can afford homes in regional areas instead of being locked out of capital city markets, reshaping where people choose to live and work.
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