The Australian housing market is experiencing mixed trends, with prices in capital cities falling while regional markets reached record highs. According to CoreLogic data, Sydney and Melbourne have experienced falls, while regional property values increased by 0.4% in January to an average of $656,000. Trends in the future will be influenced by interest rates, unemployment, andpopulation movements. Experts indicate that possible interest rate reductions will cause a rebound in capital cities. Adelaide, on the other hand, maintains its robust 4.8% six-month growth.