House prices in Victoria's regions rose 6.7 per cent over the past year, even as the Melbourne market slowed after interest rate rises. Glenelg recorded the biggest jump, with prices climbing more than a quarter in 12 months. Agents in Portland and Ararat say interstate investors are driving demand, while limited listings push prices up. Mansfield was one of the few areas where the median house price fell, dropping by more than $75,000 in the September quarter. Experts say regional areas are attracting buyers through relative affordability and more job options.
Asking rents in Glenelg Shire rose 17.8 per cent in the year to September, the largest increase in Victoria, according to Domain data. Mount Alexander followed with a 15 per cent rise. Domain economist Nicola Powell said small rental markets with limited stock feel bigger effects from modest demand increases. A local real estate agent in Castlemaine said investors selling off has reduced available rentals and lowered rents by 6 to 7 per cent.
Bush Flowers(澳洲本土花卉店)在墨尔本北部的昆斯伯里街(Queensberry Street)开设了一家门店,店内摆满了澳洲本土花卉。店主 Michael 从小在花卉行业中长大,他注意到很少有本土花卉能进入花店,于是创办了这项业务。该业务最初在疫情爆发前不久于卡尔顿北区(Carlton North)起步,并通过线上和农贸市场积累了一批顾客。Michael 表示,他希望顾客能亲眼看到这些花卉。他在北领地的自有农场种植部分花卉,其余则从种植户那里采购,其中包括格兰扁山(Grampians)的种植户 Brett McDonald。