Auction Results & Clearance Rates

The auction clearance rate measures the percentage of properties sold at auction out of those scheduled. It is one of the most closely watched indicators of property market sentiment in Australia.

• Above 75% — A strong seller's market. Demand significantly outstrips supply, and prices are likely rising. Buyers face stiff competition.
• 65–75% — A balanced market. Neither buyers nor sellers have a clear advantage. Prices tend to grow at moderate rates.
• Below 60% — A buyer's market. Supply exceeds demand, giving purchasers more negotiating power and time to make decisions.

Keep in mind that clearance rates are reported as preliminary figures on auction day and then revised in subsequent days as more results are collected. Final rates are typically a few percentage points lower than preliminary numbers.

Data providers also define clearance rates slightly differently. Cotality counts known sold results before, at or after auction against known outcomes, including passed-in and withdrawn auctions, and labels Sunday figures as preliminary until final research is published later in the week. If a property does not reach reserve, read what happens when a property is passed in at auction before treating the negotiation as low-risk.

Checked 29 June 2026: recent auction data points to a softer winter market than the earlier-2026 averages, especially in Sydney and Melbourne. Treat the bands below as market context, not a forecast or valuation input.

For live weekly figures, compare Cotality auction results with reported city commentary such as Domain's auction coverage. For a broader explainer, read our auction clearance rates article, or use the auction bidding budget checklist before attending a sale.

Several organisations publish auction result data each week. The most reliable sources are:

• CoreLogic — Provides national and city-level clearance rates every Saturday and publishes revised final figures mid-week. Widely cited by economists and media.
• REIV (Real Estate Institute of Victoria) — Publishes detailed Melbourne auction results, including individual property outcomes with sale prices.
• Domain — Reports auction results across major capitals with interactive maps and searchable suburb-level data.

For the most accurate picture, rely on final revised figures rather than preliminary results, and compare rates over several consecutive weeks rather than focusing on any single weekend.