This week, Australia's national auction clearance rate came in at 43.9% across 3,008 scheduled auctions, with 1,320 properties sold. That's ↑1.6% compared to last week's 42.3%.

This week's auction results offer a clear signal for buyers: the national clearance rate is edging higher, but the story is far from uniform. A sharp rise in the biggest capitals contrasts with notable falls elsewhere, meaning local market knowledge is vital before bidding.

City-by-City Breakdown

City	Clearance Rate	vs Last Week	Scheduled	Sold Prior	At Auction	Sold After	Total Sold
Sydney	37.25%	↑8.7%	1133	246	176	34	456
Melbourne	45.54%	↑6.5%	1335	192	416	43	651
Brisbane	18.26%	↓9.7%	230	17	25	6	48
Adelaide	48.45%	↓4.1%	194	16	78	10	104
Canberra	50.86%	↑2.3%	116	24	35	2	61

What The Numbers Mean

The national clearance rate rose marginally week-on-week, but the dispersion was stark. The biggest capital and the second-biggest capital both posted sharp gains, defying the softer trend seen in recent weeks [1]. In contrast, a mid-size capital and a smaller southern capital fell—the mid-size sharply—creating a two-speed market. This divergence reflects post-Easter seasonality and the impact of the RBA's latest rate hike [2], which has further strained buyer capacity in more rate-sensitive markets. For buyers, the takeaway is clear: softer conditions in the mid-size and smaller capitals favour those prepared to negotiate post-auction, while the bigger capitals remain firmly a buyer's market despite the uptick, requiring disciplined bidding within pre-set limits.

Tips for This Week's Buyers

Use the setup wizard to define your budget zones—comfort, stretch, and limit—before auction day. Set up your auction plan.
During the auction, rely on your bid plan and let the bid tracker alert you when you're nearing your limit zone.
With Smart Bid's real-time bid feature, you can stay disciplined and avoid emotional overbidding, even in a hot market. Start tracking now.

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