The Australian property market has solidified its position as a primary vehicle for wealth creation, with the latest Domain Profit and Loss Report revealing that profitability has reached a 20-year high. Across the 12 months to December 2025, a staggering 97.5% of house resales and 88.3% of unit resales across the country achieved a nominal profit. This is not just a recovery; it is a historic realization of equity.
What actually matters is the geographic concentration of wealth. While Brisbane and Perth are the national leaders in the consistency of profit—with an incredible 99.5% of all house sales making money—Sydney remains the undisputed “Equity Heavyweight.” Sellers in the Harbour City achieved a median profit of $750,000, reflecting the sheer depth of value built up in the NSW market over the last decade.
In the unit sector, a significant structural shift is underway. Brisbane has overtaken the rest of the country as the best place to own an apartment, with 99.1% of unit resales turning a profit and delivering a median windfall of $325,000. This reflects a “closing of the gap” between houses and units as affordability constraints drive buyers toward high-quality, high-utility apartments. Conversely, Darwin (72% profit) and Canberra (6.9% losses) highlight the risks inherent in markets where supply has briefly outpaced demand.
At Infinite Wealth, we interpret these figures as a “Liquidity Signal.” When nearly every seller is walking away with hundreds of thousands of dollars in realized gains, they are often looking for a place to reinvest. This “recycled equity” is a massive driver of the ongoing price resilience we see in 2026. Understanding how to capture these gains—particularly in the surging Brisbane unit market—is the key to building a resilient, multi-generational portfolio.
