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Australian homes with energy efficiency features have generally been selling for more than those that don’t for years. But how much more in 2025? A new report puts dollar figures on it.<\/p>\n

Given rising energy prices, home buyers are increasingly looking for properties that cost less to run and sellers are responding to this by highlighting energy efficiency related features. According to Domain, 52.2% of all houses and 39.1% of units sold across Australia last year specifically mentioned energy-efficient (EE) features in the listing.<\/p>\n

But do the vendors make much more on the sale – more than enough to cover the cost of installing these features?<\/p>\n

Domain’s Sustainability in Property Report 2025 suggests that in addition to what the owners save themselves on energy, yes – and very much so in many cases. According to the report, energy-efficient houses<\/a> are selling on average for 14.5% more than their inefficient counterparts, which is a difference of $118,000. Energy efficient units command a 12% price premium, or $75,000 on average.<\/p>\n

The premium can vary greatly between capitals. The lowest EE premium for houses is in Darwin at 7.8% and the highest in Melbourne at 23.8% ($197,000 more). For units, the lowest is 8.3% in Adelaide and the highest is 19.2% in Perth (Hobart and Darwin weren’t included).<\/p>\n

Interestingly, regional Australia has significantly higher premiums than capital cities – an average 21.3% for houses in regional areas combined and a whopping 30.8% for units.<\/p>\n

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At a town\/suburb level, the percentage difference can be even more pronounced. In New South Wales’ Broken Hill<\/a>\u00a0 for example, the energy efficiency price premium was pegged at $128,000; or 75.3%. But there are also some areas listed in the report where EE homes sell for less than comparable non-EE properties.<\/p>\n

Still, the trend is clear.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnergy\u2011smart design has shifted from nice-to-have to must-have,\u201d says<\/a> Domain chief of research and economics Dr Nicola Powell. \u201cTwo-thirds of Australian home buyers now say they would choose an energy-efficient home over a comparable standard dwelling when given a choice.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What Home Buyers Want<\/h2>\n

There are many energy-efficiency improvements that can be made to a home. Some cost little, such as using LED light globes<\/a>, and others thousands, such as solar power<\/a> and home battery systems<\/a> \u2014 and some even more.<\/p>\n

According to the report, solar (encompassing rooftop panels and\/or solar hot water systems) remains the dominant energy efficiency feature in Australian property sales, present on 37.6% of houses sold so far in 2025 \u2014 up from 26% ten years ago. But that’s around the same level as the proportion of houses in Australia with rooftop solar panels.<\/p>\n

Some energy efficiency features can’t be installed post-build, such as house orientation. Built right, north-facing homes can provide better passive heating in winter and reduced cooling requirements during summer without additional gadgets and gizmos.<\/p>\n

“This rarity \u2014 coupled with their inherent benefits \u2014 means that north-facing homes command the highest median price uplift of any EE feature, adding $375,500 nationally, and up to $615,000 in Sydney,” states the report.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A north-facing roof used to be very important for solar installation as well, but given the improved efficiency of solar panels<\/a> coupled with a huge drop in the price of solar systems<\/a> over the years, panel orientation<\/a> isn’t such an issue any more.<\/p>\n

But Domain says the increasing scarcity of north-facing homes means demand for other features will increase. And according to the company, while solar is the most common energy efficiency feature, it is not the most value-adding besides a north-facing structure. The highest premium is associated with homes with double glazing.<\/p>\n

On a related note, while buying a home with solar panels already installed can be a great thing, it can also be a nightmare. Pick up some tips on what you should be checking<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Domain’s Sustainability in Property 2025 certainly has eye-popping figures, but also missing information as to the approach and how some of those numbers were arrived at – still, it makes for an interesting read. The full report can be viewed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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