Regional Migration Patterns
ABS regional population data confirms the pandemic-era tree-change trend has structural legs beyond temporary work-from-home arrangements.
Top-Performing Regional LGAs
- Ballarat (VIC): +3.2% population, median house $585K → $628K (+7.4%)
- Toowoomba (QLD): +2.8% population, median house $510K → $555K (+8.8%)
- Bunbury (WA): +2.5% population, median house $480K → $530K (+10.4%)
- Launceston (TAS): +2.1% population, median house $470K → $498K (+6.0%)
- Wagga Wagga (NSW): +1.9% population, median house $440K → $472K (+7.3%)
Why It’s Sticking
- Remote/hybrid work arrangements now cover ~37% of white-collar workers (up from 8% pre-COVID)
- Regional university campuses investing $2.1B in new facilities
- NBN and 5G coverage reaching 97% of regional population
