Why is Jacinda Ardern’s move relevant to Australian housing?

Jacinda Ardern’s relocation puts a public face on strong New Zealand migration to Australia. Her search in Curl Curl and Freshwater highlights sustained demand at the premium end, where medians sit near A$4.1m and A$3.9m. That attention can translate into more buyer enquiry and service activity.

Which Northern Beaches suburbs are in focus, and what are their medians?

Curl Curl and Freshwater are in focus. Current medians are about A$4.1 million in Curl Curl and A$3.9 million in Freshwater. These price points show a tight, high-income market where premium buyers still compete for family homes close to beaches, schools, and transport.

How can New Zealand migration to Australia influence Sydney’s market?

Stronger inflows expand buyer pools, especially in lifestyle suburbs with jobs and schools. That can support listings, sales, and services like buyers’ agents, conveyancing, inspections, removals, and renovations. If inflows persist, we expect steady activity in premium pockets, even when borrowing conditions remain tight.

What should investors watch across the Northern Beaches in 2026?

Track listing volumes, auction clearance rates, days on market, and vendor discounting in Curl Curl, Freshwater, and nearby suburbs. Watch enquiry from New Zealanders and conversion times from inspection to contract. These metrics signal whether attention around Jacinda Ardern is turning into stable sales and settlements.

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February 27: Ardern Move Highlights NZ Exodus, Sydney Housing Demand

ByDanny Kontos February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Jacinda Ardern has shifted to Australia and is house-hunting on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. For investors, her move spotlights New Zealand migration to Australia and demand at the premium end. As of 27 February 2026, medians near A$4.1m in Curl Curl and A$3.9m in Freshwater show values holding up. We see ongoing interest in lifestyle suburbs, close to jobs and schools. Her profile draws attention, but the driver is a weak New Zealand economy and high costs pushing skilled households across the Tasman. That flow can feed listings, sales, and services through 2026.