NO GO ZONES SEPTEMBER 2026 EDITION
POSITIVE PROPERTY NO GO ZONES REPORT
A Low Price Can Hide a High-Risk Market
Australia’s property investment landscape has shifted in 2026. Changes to tax settings, insurance pressure, buyer demand and housing supply mean some locations now carry risks that older market assumptions may miss.
An affordable purchase price or high advertised yield can look like an opportunity, but those numbers may hide weak demand, excess supply, rising insurance costs or a vulnerable local economy.
After screening 15,000 Australian suburbs using the latest data, the No Go Zones Report identifies 100 locations requiring closer scrutiny.
Inside the report, you’ll discover:
Weak Demand: Zipcodes showing some of the lowest demand-to-supply conditions.
Oversupply and Local Headwinds: Locations facing excess supply, planning pressures or local economic challenges.
Flood, Insurance and Industry Risk: Areas exposed to environmental hazards, insurance pressure or vulnerable industries.
Tax Reform Exposure: Markets that may be more affected by changing investor tax settings.
You’ll also learn what to do in response to these warning signs, explore real suburb case studies and see how other investors have navigated similar risks.
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This report contains general information only and does not constitute financial, taxation, legal or investment advice. Property markets and local conditions can change. Always undertake independent due diligence and seek appropriate professional advice before making a property decision.