In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down some of the hottest affordable regional suburbs in Australia and ask the big question: is regional property now outperforming metro markets?

Using picks from the PropTrack Hot 100, Brad and Aaron unpack which regional areas under $800k actually look worth watching, which ones they agree with, and which ones they believe may be overpriced or overhyped. From Bathurst and Dubbo to Townsville, Victoria and WA, this episode is packed with practical insights for property investors, home buyers and anyone tracking the Australian property market in 2026.

If you're researching affordable suburbs in Australia, regional property investment, or looking for the best regional markets with strong growth potential, this episode will help you think more clearly about where the real opportunities may be — and where extra caution is needed.

More and more people who live in Melbourne are choosing to leave it yet the city still grew by over a hundred thousand residents in a year. What is the reason for this and what does that tell us about the real estate market in Australia?

Sydney has lost over 41,000 residents in a year. As real estate prices in Sydney are soaring people are looking for an alternative. Enter Dubbo – one of Australia's fastest growing cities where housing is also more affordable. Dubbo has now become the number one hotspot for first time home buyers in in New South Wales.