Sales of this nature will go to auction in the majority of cases. This is simply because it is the trustees duty to attempt to gain a fair/market value for the property.
Auctions can provide some of the best buying opportunities if you are sharp and know your market. Good luck

I can arrange to have our guys send you NSW and QLD figures if they are of interest? Ranks them in terms of growth rates.

Monopoly,
that makes a great deal of sense. I would love it if a data provider could provide us with accurate and timely population statistics, would make finding growth areas a great deal easier.

I’d probably look at option (3), perform your due diligence and stop hesitating. If you think an area is going to show growth prospects get in the market!

tough crowd

Josie, it really depends on what your after. If you just want basic stats, these websites that have been listed are fine. However, if you desire expert analysis to go with your Stats you are going to have to pay for it. Example BIS SShrapnel put out very detailed analytical reports which cost in excess of $5000 per copy. These reports are worth there weight in gold and can provide some key insights into property markets by people who are actively in them every day. I pay a great deal for research and have found it has served me very well. Each to there own I guess.

Very valid point. Can’t be living for too long off $1 million these days. However I will say that $1 million a year in property is not too bad going.

Good luck my friend. However if you look closely there are certain areas in Australia that you can pick up properties for under say $60k that is positive. I’d post them for you, but would prefer just to email them to you discreetly.