Domain Market Wrap
Strathfield – Burwood – Ashfield
March 2026 Quarter
Dr Nicola Powell
Chief of Research and Economics
Market Overview
Sydney is reacting quickly to renewed rate pressure, with stretched affordability making buyers more cautious and price-sensitive. As borrowing capacity tightens, demand is shifting toward more affordable segments, particularly units and outer-ring markets.
At the same time, supply is increasing, giving buyers more choice and reducing urgency. Clearance rates fell to 57% in March — the lowest level since 2022 — and have remained around this level into April, reinforcing a more selective and price-sensitive market.
Auction Market Snapshot
Houses
• Auction Volume: 157
• Clearance Rate: 69.3%
• Sold Prior: 41
• Withdrawn: 20
Units
• Auction Volume: 102
• Clearance Rate: 68.8%
• Sold Prior: 34
• Withdrawn: 9
Days on Market
The average time properties were advertised over the past 3 months:
• Houses: 105.3 days
• Units: 76.5 days
Buyer Activity
56.2% of sales enquiries in Strathfield – Burwood – Ashfield came from outside the area, highlighting strong external interest in the market.