Centenary Market Pulse
The latest Brisbane and national market figures, and what they mean for the Centenary suburbs.
Updated Monday 5 October 2026
Auctions
Brisbane auction clearance: 25.6%
National: 48.2%. Cotality preliminary figures, weekend of 3–4 October 2026.
On Cotality's preliminary count, about one in four Brisbane auctions sold over the 3–4 October long weekend, the lowest result of the capital cities. The national rate was 48.2%, against 67.4% at the same time in 2025, and the lowest since the week ending 21 June. Cotality said spring auction volumes are running 31% below 2025, and long weekends in several states thinned the numbers; final figures are published on Thursdays.
What it means for Centenary (Akaihus's view)
This is a Brisbane-wide, preliminary figure from a long weekend, so it doesn't tell us how any one Centenary street is going. Still, if most Brisbane auctions aren't selling on the day, a Centenary seller going to auction needs a clear price strategy and a plan for the days after the auction, not just a crowd on the day. Buyers may find sellers more open to talking after an auction passes in.
Source: AAP (Cotality data) · MacroBusiness (Cotality figures) · Cotality auction results
Inflation
Inflation: 4.0% in the year to August
ABS monthly CPI, released 30 September 2026.
Prices rose 4.0% in the 12 months to August 2026, up from 3.5% in the 12 months to July. Underlying (trimmed mean) inflation held at 3.6% for a third straight month. Housing was the largest contributor (see below).
What it means for Centenary (Akaihus's view)
Inflation above the Reserve Bank's target is the reason rates went up in September, and a reason not to count on quick cuts. For Centenary households with a mortgage, and for buyers planning a move, it makes sense to budget for rates staying where they are or rising, rather than falling soon.
Source: ABS media release
Building costs
Housing up 5.7%; new homes up 5.4%
ABS monthly CPI, 12 months to August 2026.
Housing costs rose 5.7% over the year, the biggest contributor to inflation. The main drivers were new dwellings, up 5.4%, and electricity.
What it means for Centenary (Akaihus's view)
This is a national figure, but it matters for Centenary owners thinking about a knock-down rebuild or an extension on a larger block. Get current quotes rather than relying on what a build cost a year ago. Higher building costs may also lead some families to weigh renovating against buying an established home.
Source: ABS Consumer Price Index, Australia · ABS media release
Interest rates
Cash rate: 4.60%
Next Reserve Bank decision: 3 November 2026.
The Reserve Bank raised the cash rate to 4.60% on 29 September. ANZ economists expect another rise in November, to 4.85%. CommBank says the risks are tilted towards further rises and expects cuts to begin only in August and November 2027.
What it means for Centenary (Akaihus's view)
The big banks don't agree on the next move. Centenary buyers should have their pre-approval tested at a higher rate than today's, and sellers should expect buyers to be careful about how much they borrow.
Source: RBA decision · ANZ view (ANZ-Roy Morgan) · CommBank view
This page is general market information only. It is not financial advice and doesn't take your circumstances into account. Figures come from the linked sources and may be revised; preliminary figures can change when final figures are published. "What it means for Centenary" is Akaihus's own view.
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