• Westpac’s October 30, 2026 Home Ownership Report found 68% of Australians believe falling house prices would benefit the country.
• Further property price declines concern 67% of Australians, rising to 75% among homeowners with mortgages.
• Home ownership is completely out of reach for the average Australian, according to 82% of respondents.
• Among first-time homebuyers, 65% believe they will never be able to buy a home without an inheritance.
• National property prices are expected to rise 3% in 2027 following declines, according to the bank’s economists.

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