Sep 4, 2026 – 8.00pmSince February, the median Sydney home has lost nearly $100,000 in value. Australians are closely monitoring the figure, as 57 per cent of household wealth is tied up in property.But those who profit from the buying and selling of residential real estate – agents, brokers, state governments, banks and furniture companies – are less concerned by how much values have fallen in this downturn. They are more concerned about turnover.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
The property downturn metric coming for industry, states
While buyers and sellers are keenly watching housing prices falls, turnover figures will hit the public purse and broader real estate sector hardest.











