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As the Australian Open reaches the tournament’s peak, where are the suburbs with the most tennis court listings?
A new analysis by Ray White revealed the top 10 Australian suburbs where listings feature tennis courts.
Ray White’s chief economist, Nerida Conisbee, said demand for properties with tennis courts is growing among tennis enthusiasts despite the market not being as broad as the pool market.
According to Statista, in 2023, close to 1.2 million people aged over 15 in Australia played tennis, increasing the demand for courts.
“As participation grows, properties with tennis courts may become increasingly desirable among tennis enthusiasts, even as they become harder to find in urban areas.”
Ray White’s analysis showed the top 10 suburbs with properties featuring tennis courts.
Nationwide, Melbourne takes the lead with eight suburbs out of 10 for the most listings featuring tennis courts.
However, Wahroonga on Sydney’s north shore ranked first, with 16 properties sold containing tennis courts.
Coming in second is Frankston South in Melbourne with 14 properties, and Mount Eliza in Melbourne rounded out the podium finishes with 12 properties listed with tennis courts.
Following are Melbourne’s Balwyn, Brighton, Camberwell, Templestowe, Beaumaris and Glen Iris suburbs.
Sydney’s Pymble ranked number six and is the only other suburb in NSW to make the list.
Conisbee said these suburbs are particularly popular due to having large blocks that can fit a court on-site.
“Installing a private tennis court is becoming more challenging. Block sizes continue to shrink, even in suburbs traditionally known for private courts,” she said.
“Many existing tennis courts have been replaced with new housing developments to meet growing residential demand.”
Conisbee said that while tennis courts are expensive to construct, they can significantly enhance the property’s value.
“The impact on property values follows basic economics: a tennis court costing $50,000 to build should theoretically add $50,000 to the property’s value.”
Data showed that the mean house price for Sydney’s Wahroonga suburb was above $3 million, while Melbourne’s Frankston South and Mount Eliza reached about $1.1 million and $1.6 million, respectively.
“For tennis players, a private court offers more than financial value – it provides convenience and enhances lifestyle quality,” Conisbee said.
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