Australian Capital Flows Report – H1 2026

Key points:

• Sales volumes in H1 26 increased by 16% y-o-y to $19.0 billion, despite volatility from higher rates and the Middle East conflict.
• Every sector recorded higher volumes in H1 26 compared to the same period last year.
• The Retail sector remained the most traded asset class in early 2026, followed by Industrial and Office.
• Domestic investors have become more active while offshore direct investment accounted for just 22% of volumes.
• North American capital was the most active source market over the past 12 months.