Auction Clearance Rates This Week: 34.8% National (12 Jul 2026)
National auction clearance rate hit 34.8% this week. City-by-city results for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra.
This week, Australia's national auction clearance rate came in at 34.8% across 1,577 scheduled auctions, with 549 properties sold. That's ↓1.8% compared to last week's 36.6%.
Another week of softening clearance rates signals a buyer's market is firmly entrenched. With most capitals losing ground, the national trend confirms buyers hold the upper hand — but one outlier city proves local nuances still matter.
City-by-City Breakdown
| City | Clearance Rate | vs Last Week | Scheduled | Sold Prior | At Auction | Sold After | Total Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 33.11% | ↓0.9% | 604 | 97 | 103 | 12 | 212 |
| Melbourne | 35.98% | ↓2.2% | 642 | 65 | 166 | 21 | 252 |
| Brisbane | 13.13% | ↓1.6% | 160 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 24 |
| Adelaide | 23.58% | ↓6.8% | 106 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 29 |
| Canberra | 46.15% | ↑4.7% | 65 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 32 |
What The Numbers Mean
The biggest capital, Sydney, slipped marginally, while the second-biggest capital, Melbourne, fell moderately, dragging the national rate lower. A smaller southern capital, Adelaide, saw the sharpest decline, reflecting a broad-based slowdown. In contrast, Canberra, the smallest capital, bucked the trend with a moderate rise, highlighting that even in a buyer's market, pockets of resilience exist. This dispersion stems from the ongoing impact of higher interest rates and affordability constraints [1], which have dampened buyer demand across most markets, while Canberra's relatively stable public-sector employment provides a buffer [2]. For buyers, the softer conditions across mid-tier and smaller capitals favour those prepared to negotiate post-auction, as vendors increasingly withdraw listings rather than accept lower prices [3]. This week confirms a buyer's market, but the Canberra anomaly warns against blanket assumptions.
Tips for This Week's Buyers
- Use the setup wizard to define your budget zones before auction day. Set up your auction plan.
- During the auction, rely on your bid tracker to stay within your limit zone.
- Let Smart Bid's live bid feature keep you disciplined when the pace quickens. Start tracking now.
References
- This week's Australian Property Market Update
- Australian housing market reaches new low as clearance rates drop to 40 per cent
- Australia property market: Auction clearance rates weak as home sellers withdraw from auction
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