The Hilltops region has emerged as one of New South Wales’ standout property markets, topping the list for rental growth over the past 12 months and reinforcing its appeal for both investors and property sellers.
According to recent data reported by Domain*, rents in the Hilltops – including Young and surrounding townships – recorded some of the strongest annual increases across regional NSW, reflecting sustained demand and a tightening rental market.
Flemings Property Services (Flemings), which has a long-standing presence in Young, Boorowa and Harden, says the figures highlight a compelling window of opportunity for investors and vendors alike.
“Hilltops is delivering exactly what investors are looking for right now -strong rental growth, low vacancy and consistent buyer demand,” said Mat McKnight, General Manager of Sales at Flemings Property Services, which operates across Boorowa, Harden, Young, Cootamundra, Cowra, Forbes and Parkes.
“When rents rise at this pace, it directly strengthens yields, which in turn attracts more investor interest and supports price growth.”
Mr McKnight said rental performance is increasingly influencing buyer behaviour, particularly among investors, families and tree changers looking beyond metropolitan markets.
“We’re seeing investors reassess regional areas like Hilltops because the fundamentals stack up,” he said.
“Compared to major centres, buyers can still access quality properties at competitive price points, while benefiting from rising rents and solid long-term growth prospects.”
The strong rental market is also flowing through to the sales sector, with heightened competition and increased confidence among vendors.
“For property owners, this is a very good time to be selling,” Mr McKnight said.
“Buyer demand – particularly from investors, first home buyers and tree changers – is strong, and rental growth adds another layer of appeal that supports pricing and shortens time on market.”
Mr McKnight noted that lifestyle appeal, local employment, infrastructure investment and limited new housing supply continue to underpin Hilltops’ performance.
“The Hilltops region offers a combination of liveability and affordability that buyers simply can’t replicate in larger markets,” he said.
“That’s why we’re seeing sustained interest and why we expect momentum to continue.”
With the Hilltops now firmly on the radar as one of NSW’s strongest-performing rental regions, Flemings expects ongoing demand from investors and favourable conditions for sellers into 2026.
*https://www.domain.com.au/news/nsw-regional-towns-where-rents-rose-most-over-the-past-year-1473321/