CoreLogic: Australian house prices fall for 11th consecutive month

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By Leith van Onselen

CoreLogic’s dwelling price results are in for August, with another 0.38% decrease in values recorded over the month at the 5-city level:

It was the 11th consecutive monthly decline in home values, with values down a cumulative 3.4% over that period at the 5-city level:

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Quarterly values also fell another 1.3%:

Over the August quarter, values were down across all major jurisdictions other than Adelaide:

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In the year to August, home values fell by 3.09% at the 5-city level, driven by Sydney (-5.64%):

The next chart, which tracks trend annual price growth, shows a weak trend driven by Sydney and Melbourne:

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The below chart tracks price growth on a quarterly basis, with Melbourne, Perth and Sydney each weakening:

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Australia’s housing correction rolls on, with no end in sight.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.