ApartmentA$390,000
Muswellbrook
2 bd 1 ba
Buy a House in Australia: Listings, Prices and Foreign Buyer Rules
7,863 houses currently listed for sale in Australia.
Houses for sale in Australia
24 properties shown
Apartment
ApartmentA$1,740,000
Lota
4 bd 3 ba 288 m²
HouseA$490,000
Castletown
3 bd 1 ba
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ApartmentA$2,500,000
BRIDGETOWN
17 bd 8 ba
ApartmentA$350,000
Manoora
2 bd 1 ba 68 m²
ApartmentA$449,000
LABRADOR
3 bd 2 ba 175 m²
ApartmentA$414,990
HUNTINGDALE
4 bd 2 ba 150 m²
ApartmentA$669,000
VICTORIA POINT
4 bd 2 ba 211 m²
ApartmentA$480,000
Spring Hill
2 bd 1 ba 86 m²
ApartmentA$1,400,000
BAHRS SCRUB
5 bd 3 ba 308 m²
ApartmentA$685,000
GLEN FORREST
3 bd 2 ba 180 m²
ApartmentA$269,000
BALLARAT CENTRAL
1 bd 1 ba 103 m²
ApartmentA$749,000
MARCOOLA
3 bd 2 ba 115 m²
ApartmentA$1,050,000
QUAKERS HILL
4 bd 2 ba 183 m²
ApartmentA$850,000
MULLALOO
3 bd 2 ba
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ApartmentA$369,000
Boulder
3 bd 1 ba 120 m²
ApartmentA$1,450,000
South Hobart
4 bd 2 ba 135 m²
ApartmentA$309,000
DAWESVILLE
3 bd 2 ba
ApartmentA$449,000
COLLIE
4 bd 2 ba 348 m²
ApartmentA$760,000
THORNLANDS
4 bd 3 ba 39 m²
ApartmentA$975,000
MOFFAT BEACH
4 bd 2 ba 260 m²
ApartmentA$1,550,000
SUNBURY
4 bd 3 ba
ApartmentA$650,000
AVELEY
4 bd 2 ba 210 m²
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A$695,000
Bendemeer
3 bd 1 ba 247 m²
Houses in Australia
Houses dominate Australian listings on RealEstateAbroad: 7,623 of 8,652 properties, or roughly 88%. That reflects the country's detached-home culture, and it also means the rules for foreign buyers, which are strict on established houses, shape almost every search.
What current listings show
Across all Australian property types, listings on RealEstateAbroad show a median asking price of €428,305, with the middle half between €294,848 and €605,214. The median asking price per square metre is €2,776. These are asking prices converted to euros, not completed sales, and big-city detached houses in Sydney or Melbourne generally sit well above the national figures.
The country-wide bedroom split gives a sense of the stock: 3,078 listings have three bedrooms and 2,369 have four, with 680 at five or more and only 485 at one bedroom.
The rule that matters most: foreign buyers
Australia regulates foreign purchases through the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). In general, foreign persons can buy new dwellings and vacant land (with an obligation to build within a set period) with approval, but buying an established house has been restricted or banned for most non-residents under temporary rules. States and territories also add surcharges to stamp duty and land tax for foreign owners. These rules have changed several times and carry penalties for breaches, so confirm the current position with an Australian solicitor before you bid. Our Australia buying guide covers the process.
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Where houses are listed
The only city page we link for Australia at the moment is Surfers Paradise, where the Gold Coast mixes beachfront towers with canal-side houses. For other regions, start from the Australia overview. If you are comparing building types, see apartments or land for new-build routes that are easier for non-residents.
Checks when buying a house
- Building and pest inspection. Standard practice, and often done before an auction.
- Title and easements. A solicitor or conveyancer checks the title, zoning and any council notices.
- Auction versus private treaty. Auctions are unconditional; you need finance and checks in place first.
- Flood, bushfire and insurance. Insurance cost and availability vary by postcode.
- Settlement and costs. Stamp duty, legal fees and mortgage costs are significant. See the financing guide.
Who buys
Residents and citizens make up most buyers. Foreign buyers who qualify often target new builds, buy through investment visas or purchase with resident family members.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy a house in Australia?
Usually only with FIRB approval, and established homes have been closed to most foreign buyers under temporary rules. New dwellings and vacant land are the typical routes. Check the latest rules with a solicitor.
What is the typical asking price?
The median across all Australian listings is €428,305, with a middle range of €294,848 to €605,214. Expect big-city houses to cost more.
Do I need a mortgage broker?
Many foreign buyers use one, since lenders set stricter deposits and income rules for non-residents. Start with the financing guide.
How are houses sold?
By auction or private sale. At auction, there is no cooling-off period, so inspections and finance must be sorted first.
Why do so few cities appear here?
Our listings data for Australia is concentrated in a small number of locations, so only Surfers Paradise has its own page for now.
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