This research report highlights the urgent need for targeted government reform to unlock housing supply, attract investment and restore Victoria’s leadership position.

Snapshot

The Repositioning Victoria in 2026 research report finds that while Victoria and Melbourne continue to outperform other states on key indicators such as population growth, job creation, housing supply and first‑home buyer activity, this performance is often obscured by selective or misinterpreted statistics.

At the same time, the state is underperforming on critical constraints including high state debt, heavy property taxes and a sharp decline in foreign investment. The report concludes that 2026 is a pivotal year, calling for targeted policy reform to reposition Victoria as Australia’s market leader and enable delivery of the National Housing Accord targets.