Property experts have picked the top suburbs to watch in 2025 for the REA Group’s Hot 100.

REA Group director of economic research Cameron Kusher says a large number of affordable suburbs are on the list this year. Suburbs are nominated based on growth drivers, including affordability, amenity, family appeal, location, investment prospects, gentrification, population growth, demographic change and infrastructure spending.

REA economist Anne Flaherty says despite recent price declines she believes Melbourne is poised for strong future growth. “If you look at the fundamentals of Melbourne’s property market, it is forecast to be the strongest growing capital city (for population), it has the most diverse local economy, it attracts very high numbers of international students and international migrants,” she says.

Among the top 100, the experts picked Mayfield, Enmore and Prestons in New South Wales, Braybrook, Corydon and Geelong West in Victoria and Coomera, Fairfield and Herston in Queensland. Picks in South Australia include Andrews Farm, Munno Para West and Christie’s Beach and in Western Australia, Bassendean, Bayswater, and Scarborough are among the top picks.

Flaherty says some on the list are the lesser-known suburbs that may benefit from amenities in neighboring areas or be starting to see gentrification.