Following the release of the inaugural issue of the Australian Property Market Outlook in January, the Australian Property Institute has published a special edition that focuses on the Sydney property market.

The API Property Market Outlook Index for Sydney comes in at 6.4 (out of 10), trailing behind the national score of 7.1 for Q1 2026. Nevertheless, overall market sentiment remains positive.

Research highlights:

  • The Sydney residential market is more sensitive to interest rate movements than the national average.
  • Corporate policy on working-from-home has the greatest impact on the Sydney office property market.
  • The appeal of shopping centres is important to the Sydney retail property market.
  • Sydney industrial property prices are most influenced by demand for warehouses along with roads and transportation development.

Download the Australian Property Market Outlook – Sydney Edition 

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