InvestorKit Podcast Top 10 High Growth Locations in 2026 - with Junge Ma
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Dec 23, 2025 
Junge Ma, a Senior Research Analyst at InvestorKit, dives into the top 10 high-growth property locations for 2026 across Australia. She reveals insights on Melbourne’s recovery signs, Geelong’s inventory drop, and Ballarat’s improving rental outlook. Townsville’s impressive 23% growth and Darwin's record-low vacancies also steal the spotlight. Junge emphasizes the importance of understanding market momentum rather than chasing past hotspots, offering listeners strategic insights on positioning for future investments.
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Melbourne Poised For Catch-Up Growth
- Greater Melbourne shows early recovery signs despite flat recent prices and a long-term underperformance versus national averages.
- Declining inventory, falling vacancy and rising rents signal room for catch-up growth in 2026.
Geelong Riding Melbourne's Recovery
- Geelong's cycle tracks Melbourne and shows falling inventory with vacancy now below 1%.
- Its 10-year annualised growth near 6% suggests solid upside if market pressure continues.
Ballarat's Inventory Plunge Signals Momentum
- Ballarat has seen a large 49% year-on decline in inventory and vacancy rates below 1%.
- These tightening signals provide a runway for rental and capital growth despite recent flat rents.