The unexpected hotspots Aussies are moving to for a cool change


Aussies are packing up and moving in droves to the southern reaches of the country, with new research revealing pockets of regional Tasmania and Victoria are emerging as new migration hotspots.

Home prices have also been on the rise in suburbs within these growth hotspots, with house prices rising as much as 24% over the past year.

The Wodonga local government area (LGA) in Victoria recorded the strongest growth in net migration during the 12 months to September 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the latest Regional Movers Index.