Strong gains were felt across all Australian regional markets this month , with results echoing those seen in the metropolitan regions . Western Australia and South Australia remain out in front with both occupiers and investors seeking out affordable opportunities , driving prices up 1.4 per cent and 1.3 per cent respectively . These markets have continued to see robust growth over the year , with both trending ahead of 15 per cent annual change .
Queensland and its strong growth , up one per cent this month , or 14 per cent over the year , remains the second most expensive regional market to purchase in with a median of $ 666,903 , behind New South Wales at $ 741,879 ( 0.8 per cent monthly growth ). Smaller markets of the Northern Territory and Tasmania have also seen outstanding ongoing results , up one and 1.1 per cent respectively this month , while Victorian growth lags behind at 0.9 per cent or 5.1 per cent over the year to $ 589,952 .