- Gisborne in Victoria was the most searched suburb this year, probably due to being featured on The Block
- Birchgrove was the most searched in NSW
- The Gold and Sunshine Coasts dominated the top subrub lsit for Queensland
2022, without a doubt, was a rollercoaster year for the Australian property peak.
With prices peaking earlier in the year, the cash rate was lifted every month from May to December, leading to price declines across most markets, most notably in Sydney.
As always, despite the decline in prices and higher interest rates, properties are still being transacted.
Data from property marketplace Domain has revealed what suburbs were the most viewed by potential buyers this year.
Although inner city suburbs in Sydney rankled highly, the top suburb was Gisborne in Victoria. This is believed to be due to being featured in The Block, which was broadcast by Channel Nine – who has a majority shareholding in Domain.
“As the property market has slowed since last year, interest rates have risen and uncertainty in the market has meant the buyer pool is a lot smaller than it was,” noted Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics Dr Nicola Powell.
“However, we’re certainly a country of dreamers who love searching for the most appealing and interesting suburbs near us whether that’s a tree or sea change in Queensland or vibrant inner-city living in Sydney.
“Next year, we predict that entry-priced houses and units will hold firmer, particularly in the more expensive capital cities so there may be some that will make their dreams a reality in these suburbs in 2023.”
Nicola Powell, Domain
10 most viewed suburbs in New South Wales 2022
- Birchgrove
- Castlecrag
- Annandale
- Lilyfield
- Point Piper
- Darlington
- Palm Beach
- Balmain
- Waverton
- Tamarama
Birhcgrove, in Sydney’s inner west on the Balmain peninsula, was the most searched suburb in NSW. This was followed by Castlecrag on the lower north shore. Annandale, which was the most searched suburb in NSW in 2021, Lilyfield and Point – the most expensive suburb in Sydney – were next on the list.
10 most viewed suburbs in Victoria
- Gisborne
- Albert Park
- Middle Park
- Flinders
- East Melbourne
- Carlton North
- Portsea
- Toorak
- Sassafras
- Fitzroy
As mentioned before, Gisborne was the most viewed suburb in Australia, thanks to the Block. Premium suburbs such as Toorak, Albert Park and Portsea – the latter most famous for being where Prime Minister Harold Holt went missing – were also popular.
10 most viewed suburbs in Queensland
- Tallebudgera
- Reesville
- Tinbeerwah
- Currumbin
- Deepwater
- Mount Nathan
- Wongawallan
- Herston
- Broadbeach Waters
- Tanawha
The most viewed suburbs in Queensland highlight the sea-change and tree-change lifestyle many Australians dream of. Every postcode bar one is located in either the Gold or Sunshine Coasts, or by the beach.
In Brisbane, the most viewed suburb is Herston. This inner-city hotspot is popular due to its proximity to the CBD, hospitals and historic Queenslander-style homes. Across the state, Tallebudgera was the top suburb. The southern Gold Coast suburb scratches up the hinterland and is home to many acreage and semi-rural properties.
10 most viewed suburbs in South Australia
- Stirling
- Belair
- Glenelg South
- Willunga
- Bridgewater
- Norwood
- Unley
- North Adelaide
- Goodwood
- Hyde Park
In South Australia, picturesque Adelaide Hill suburbs are featured in the list such as Stirling, Belair and Bridgewater. Beachside favourite Glenelg South also made an appearance.
10 most viewed suburbs in Western Australia
- Gidgegannup
- Darlington
- Morangup
- Gooseberry Hill
- Leschenault
- Argyle
- Barragup
- Trigg
- South Fremantle
- Chidlow
The most viewed suburbs in Western Australia were a mixed bag, The top spot was Gidgegannup, which is 40 kilometres northwest of the CBD and home to many acreage and semi-rural properties. Other suburbs included oceanside suburbs such as Trigg and South Fremantle, along with Lescheanualt, located in outer Bunbury.
