Price shock: Luxe Aussie mansions now start at $2.52m
According to Ray White's second Australia's Luxury Report, Sydney remains Australia's most expensive market with buyers needing to find a cool $4m to afford a home with all the trimmings.
The Gold Coast ranked second at $2.6m, pushing ahead of Melbourne's $2.49 million entry point.
The Sunshine Coast in Queensland also ranked in the top five at $2.4m, followed by Brisbane and Perth, where the average luxury home now costs $2.1m.
Meanwhile, the starting point for a bougie home in Adelaide and Canberra has climbed to $1.9m, with Darwin the only capital remaining to offer luxury living under $1m.
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Luxury homes are generally defined by their use of premium materials and exceptional finishes, including finest marble countertops, rare hardwood floors, and custom cabinetry.
'More than just a price point, luxury represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and scarcity within a market,' Ray White senior data analyst Atom Go Tian said.
'It varies dramatically by location; what's considered standard in Sydney might be exceptional elsewhere in Australia.
'From a national perspective, luxury properties in Australia now command prices exceeding $2.52 million, representing a 72 per cent increase from $1.49 million a decade ago.'
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Mr Go Tian said a staggering $663 million changed hands across just 20 transactions over the past year, revealing not only where Australia's wealthiest choose to live, but also who they are and how their wealth was created.
'Eastern Sydney continues to be the place to be, with the Double Bay-Bellevue Hill and Rose Bay-Vaucluse-Watsons Bay enclaves accounting for more than half of all top transactions,' he said.
'Bellevue Hill alone appears five times on the list, while Vaucluse claims four spots. Beyond Sydney's harbour views, Melbourne's old-money suburbs of Toorak and Brighton each secured positions, while lifestyle destinations like Noosa Heads, Byron Bay, and Portsea also featured prominently.'
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The crown jewel of these transactions stands as 'Alcooringa,' a Spanish Mission-style residence perched majestically at 27 Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill. Top agent Ashley Bierman of Ray White Double Bay negotiated this off-market sale.
The architectural masterpiece commanded an eye-watering $80 million; a figure that towers over even its closest competitor by $30 million.
Mr Go Tian said expensive homes are changing hands in new ways.
'Today's ultra-luxury property buyers are primarily self-made business owners, especially those who built digital and tech companies, rather than corporate executives who once dominated this market,' he said.
'The wealth behind these purchases now comes from a much wider range of industries, with online businesses and technology ventures leading the way.'
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An analysis of this year's top 20 sales reveals today's luxury purchasers are predominantly self-made entrepreneurs from diverse sectors including e-commerce, property development, financial services, fashion, and technology.
The report shows the architectural and landscape features of Australia's most expensive homes reveal sophisticated investment priorities, with wellness facilities, sustainable elements, and indoor-outdoor integration now considered essential rather than optional.
Properties with comprehensive wellness features command price premiums of 10-25 per cent, reflecting a fundamental shift in what constitutes luxury in today's market.
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