Ep 370: Does long-term data tell us where to invest in property?

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In this data-rich episode, Stuart takes a deep dive into what 40 years of long-term data reveals about property investing across Australia’s capital cities. While the media often focuses on short-term fluctuations, Stuart explains why property should be viewed as a multi-decade investment and how compounding growth over time can deliver extraordinary returns. He breaks down the historical performance of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth, highlighting how each city has tracked over 10, 20, 30, and 40-year periods, and what investors can learn from those patterns.

Stuart also explains why the median house price should be seen as a benchmark, not a guaranteed result, and how thoughtful asset selection is key to outperforming it over the long term. He explores whether cities like Melbourne have bottomed out after years of underperformance, if Sydney’s historical strength will continue, and why Brisbane may still have runway left ahead of the 2032 Olympics. Plus, he warns that Adelaide and Perth, despite recent strong results, may be entering more moderate growth phases.

For investors trying to cut through short-term noise and build a high-performing property portfolio, this episode offers clear, evidence-based insights to help you make smarter long-term decisions.

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