Australia’s most profitable property LGAs

Ever wondered where property investors are making the biggest profits? Data shows 

The stats below come from Cotality’s March 2026 report. 

Australia’s most profitable LGAs

Based on sales at the end of 2025, the most profitable LGA in Australia was Kiama, NSW. This was followed by another regional area, with Queensland’s Noosa in second spot. 

The rest of the top five is made up of suburbs in capital cities, with Perth and Sydney both represented. 

The next five on the list are Byron (NSW), Adelaide Hills (SA), Mitcham (SA), Claremont (WA) and Queenscliffe (Vic). 

As with anything you read online regarding finances, it’s important to note that past results don’t guarantee future performance. In most cases, the properties were held for around 10 years before being sold and it’s unlikely that this list will be the same in 2036.

Kiama properties

With a population of around 20,000, Kiama might surprise a few people by topping this list. But being a coastal town within two hours of Sydney is a huge attraction at the moment – something seen in the huge growth in Newcastle and the Central Coast in recent years. 

With a median hold time of 10 years, properties in Kiama netted their owners an average of $730,000, making it the most profitable Australian town for property investors, or owner-occupiers who got lucky.

Over the past year, properties in Kiama have grown slightly less than $50,000. A decent gain, but the second smallest in the top ten.  

Noosa properties

Like Kiama, Noosa is a coastal town that’s a couple of hours away from a capital city. Drive north from Brisbane for two hours, through the Sunshine Coast, and you’ll find Noosa, a spot known for its beautiful beaches and laid back lifestyle. It’s no wonder people want to buy property there. 

Noosa properties grew by $150,000 over 2025 and the $705,000 median profit was accrued over an average of average years. 

Joondalup properties

Perth is the most represented city in the top ten with Joondalup one of three areas of the WA capital on the list. Once again, it’s a coastal area. Once again, it’s very close to the facilities of a big city. 

Over the past 12 months, property values in Perth have skyrocketed. The median value in Joondalup has risen by more than $200,000 – which is less than the growth in Melville and Claremont. 

Which areas of Australia are next to boom?

Every year, experts make predictions. Every year, they get them wrong. 

However, with the right research and looking at the right data, you can get an idea of what drives growth.

Earlier this year, we looked at Domain’s predictions and what we thought of them.