What if you didn’t have to choose between strong rental income and serious capital growth?

In this episode, we dive into new data from The Pulse—a quarterly report that spotlights 50 high-performing property markets across Australia.

These aren't your typical hotspots: we’re talking yields of 6–8%, paired with one-year capital growth averaging 18%—at a time when the national average was just 3%.

From Townsville to Bunbury, you'll hear real examples of suburbs delivering double-digit gains and cashflow that stacks up.

If you're an investor chasing the elusive sweet spot between growth and income, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

At a time when many investors feel forced to choose between yield and growth, Hotspotting’s Pulse Report proves you can still have both, if you know where to look. In this TickerNews interview, Tim Graham breaks down the insights from the latest Winter 2025 edition of The Pulse Report, revealing 50 Australian suburbs with strong rental yields and solid prospects for capital growth.

Tim also reviews the standout results from the 2024 edition, where featured markets like Townsville’s Aitkenvale and WA’s Midland achieved capital growth of 35–40%, far outperforming the national average of just 3%.

🧠 Key Highlights:

• Why the cash flow vs capital growth myth is being debunked
• How the 2024 Pulse Report picks outperformed national averages
• Why dual-benefit suburbs are ideal for today's investors
• Which markets are still under $500k and offer strong yields
• Why Sydney is slipping while Melbourne and Regional Victoria show signs of recovery
• The surprising comeback of apartments and rising investor confidence

📊 The Pulse Report analyses Australia’s top 50 dual-benefit suburbs, where strong rental yields and future growth potential align.

🔗 Visit https://www.hotspotting.com.au/product/the-pulse/ to purchase the full Winter 2025 Pulse Report.

Is Regional NSW Australia’s next property hotspot? 🏡

Our latest Price Predictor Index reveals a quiet surge in buyer demand across key regional centres — with standout growth in places like Wollongong, Wagga Wagga and Port Macquarie.

In this episode, we unpack what’s driving this rising momentum, why some areas are outperforming, and what it means for investors, homeowners and first-time buyers.

From lifestyle appeal to affordability advantages, discover which regional markets are heating up — and which are falling flat.

🎧 Tune in to find out where the smart money’s heading.