The first weekend of winter did not bring a cooling to the auction market as some may have predicted, but in fact produced one of the highest clearance rates of 2024.
Ray White reported a preliminary clearance rate of 79 per cent nationally, and an auction volume of 408.
There were an average of 4.2 registered bidders per auction, which is exactly on par with the same week in 2023.
Adelaide was the standout, reporting a 100 per cent clearance rate today of 14 auctions, followed by Sydney coming in at 87 per cent clearance of 29 auctions.
Both anecdotally and in the data, agents remarked that prices on auction day were above and beyond the highest offers received prior. Overall, sellers achieved 12 per cent more on auction day.
Ray White Queensland chief auctioneer Gavin Croft said he continued to be astounded by the heat of the Brisbane auction market, and that sellers were being heavily rewarded when coming to market.
“Ray White in Brisbane recorded an extraordinary auction clearance over the last week of 95 per cent with an average of 8.1 registered bidders,” he said.
“These are unprecedented numbers and provide an enormous level of confidence for potential sellers looking to come to the market.
“The cooler weather looks like it is here to stay, but we anticipate the auction market to remain hot over the next couple of months in Queensland,” he said.
Average West End Sales Prices May 2024
1 bed apartment $458,500 (Low $463,500 High $545,000)
2 bed apartment $730,000 (Low $553,500 High $882,000)
3 bed apartment $1337,500 (Low $1,316,000 High $1,700,000)
House $1,640,000
West End Apartment Data – REA 4/6/2024

West End House Data – REA 4/6/2024

Capital City Unit Price Growth – RW 30/5/2024


Luke O’Kelly is a real estate agent and auction specialist at Ray White West End, focused on property sales in West End and Highgate Hill. Through Luke O’Kelly Ray White West End, he helps property owners achieve strong results using an auction-led strategy designed to create competition and maximise sale prices. With deep local market knowledge and a hands-on approach, Luke shares insights, sales strategies and suburb updates to help sellers make informed decisions and achieve the best possible outcome.