Melbourne Property 2026: Where to Buy, What to Avoid, and Why Now Matters
Ben Carrington breaks down the Melbourne property market in 2026 — is it finally time to buy, or are the risks still too high? 👇 Melbourne has been written off by investors — land tax hikes, stagnant prices, and a $200 billion state debt. But KPMG and Domain are now forecasting Melbourne to be Australia's highest performing capital city in 2026. So what's actually going on? Ben gets specific on where to buy (units in Malvern, Essendon and Footscray; houses in Cranbourne, Hoppers Crossing and Craigieburn), what to avoid (high-rise apartments, greenfield growth corridors), and where to look if Melbourne's price points are still out of reach. If you're watching Melbourne in 2026, this is the breakdown you need. 0:32 - The Bear Case: Land Tax, Debt & Stagnant Prices 2:05 - What KPMG & Domain Are Actually Forecasting 3:03 - Where to Buy: Units in Established Inner Suburbs 4:43 - The Premium Market Opportunity (Brighton, Toorak, Portsea) 5:22 - What to Avoid: High-Rise Apartments & Growth Corridors 6:34 - $1M–$3M Price Point: Don't Expect Immediate Growth 6:38 - Can't Afford Melbourne? Regional Victoria & Entry-Level Units 7:22 - Final Verdict: Melbourne Is Just Getting Started If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Book a CALL today 👉 https://www.compoundproperty.com.au/b... 🏠 Compound Property 👉 https://www.compoundproperty.com.au/
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