This week, Australia's national auction clearance rate came in at 42.4% across 1,135 scheduled auctions, with 481 properties sold. That's ↓1.7% compared to last week's 44.1%.

A clear signal for buyers this week, with the national clearance rate slipping further into buyer territory. While stock remains tight in one eastern market, the broader trend confirms growing leverage for those ready to act — but only if they’re prepared to read local divergence carefully.

City-by-City Breakdown

City	Clearance Rate	vs Last Week	Scheduled	Sold Prior	At Auction	Sold After	Total Sold
Sydney	33.23%	↓5.3%	647	132	83	24	239
Melbourne	46.98%	↑1.9%	232	34	75	12	121
Brisbane	38.05%	↑7.3%	113	19	24	3	46
Adelaide	50.54%	↑3.3%	93	9	38	4	51
Canberra	46%	↑3.7%	50	4	19	1	24

What The Numbers Mean

This week’s fall continues a softening that began mid-March, pulling the national rate back toward levels last seen early in the month. The market is now firmly in a buyer's market phase, consistent with seasonal patterns where auction activity cools ahead of winter, though vendor expectations are still adjusting. Notably, several capitals moved against the national trend — a reminder that coordinated national shifts rarely reflect uniform local conditions.

Tips for This Week's Buyers

Review Smart Bid’s suburb-level heat maps before Thursday to identify where competition is thinning fastest. Set up your auction plan.
Hold your maximum bid until the final ninety seconds — patience pays when vendor reserve levels are uncertain.
Use Smart Bid’s live reserve predictor to gauge whether a property is likely to pass in or sell under pressure. Start tracking now.

Ready to bid with confidence? Set up your next auction with Smart Bid.