Realestate Market 2026
15th Jan, 2026
Troy Goldsworthy
As we approach the end of 2025, I would like to wish you a safe and enjoyable festive season and extend my warmest wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2026. I’m writing to provide you with an update on how the Minlaton property market has performed over the past 12 months.
Traditionally, buyer demand in Minlaton was largely driven by residents or those with long-standing ties to the area. In recent years however, buyer interest has broadened, now more mixed with people relocating to or investing in the area.
In 2025, a total of 23 properties were sold in Minlaton, comprising 18 residential homes, 2 commercial properties with residences attached and 3 vacant land allotments
House sales increased again this year with 18 houses sold, up from 14 in 2024 and 12 in 2023. This reflects a more stable annual turnover compared to the exceptional conditions of previous years, when 29 homes were sold in 2022 and 23 in 2021. The median house price reached $435,000 in 2025, continuing its strong upward momentum from $377,500 in 2024 and $300,000 in 2023.
Perhaps the clearest indication of how much the market has shifted comes from reflecting on my 2019 annual report. At that time, over a two-year period from September 2017 to September 2019, there had been no house sales above $260,000. Fast forward to 2025, and 7 of the 18 homes sold exceeded $500,000 and 15 of the 18 sold for more than $425,000. This highlights just how significantly values in Minlaton have strengthened since 2020.
At the time of writing, there are currently no properties available for sale in Minlaton. Historically, active listings have hovered between two and five at any one time. A brief surge of listings during spring threatened to test buyer demand, as it did around the same time last year, however all properties have sold — many for well above their asking prices. This has reinforced the underlying strength of the market and the depth of buyer demand.
With stock levels expected to remain extremely tight, Minlaton is entering 2026 with a clear supply and demand imbalance in favour of sellers.
That said, presentation and accurate pricing remain critical for a successful sale. Ensuring your property is properly prepared and marketed will help you fully capitalise on the strong conditions currently being experienced.
If you, or someone you know, are considering buying or selling, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss the local market with you and assist with any questions you may have.
Troy Goldsworthy
Real Estate Specialist
Nutrien Harcourts Minlaton
troy.goldsworthy@nutrien.com.au
0488 128 801
