Top real estate apps in Australia
Aussies have a long-standing love affair with property. Whether you’re buying, renting, renovating, or investing, there’s a property app for just about whatever you need.
- Real estate apps play an important role in helping buyers, renters, and sellers navigate the Australian property market.
- Specialist apps serve different needs, from rental searches and applications to renovation inspiration and professional data.
- realestate.com.au and Domain remain the two dominant property apps in Australia.
Dipping your toes in the Australian property market, whether as a buyer, renter, or seller can be more difficult than you might expect. It’s a highly competitive space that often involves serious amounts of money.
See also: The ultimate Aussie homebuying guide
Every bit of help counts. While professional advice from qualified experts is essential, real estate apps can also play a valuable role in helping you navigate your journey.
Listed below, in no particular order, are some of the most widely used real estate and property apps in Australia, available for both Android and Apple (iOS) devices.
Apps for buyers, sellers, and renters
realestate.com.au
Often considered Australia’s largest property platform, realestate.com.au is owned by REA Group, which is majority owned by News Corp Australia. It consistently attracts tens of millions of visits each month and remains the most trafficked real estate platform in the country.
After launching in 2010, realestate.com.au has become one of the most widely used property apps nationwide.
User ratings (out of 5)
Google Play – 4.8 (76,000+ reviews)
App Store – 4.8 (288,000+ reviews)
Key features:
- Search for houses, apartments, land, and rentals across Australia
- Custom ‘collections’ of saved properties (e.g. ‘dream homes collection’, ‘holiday houses collection’)
- Smart notifications and alerts on the status of your saved properties
- Inspection times and auction tracking
- Nearby school data (ACARA)
- Built-in home loan calculators
- Estimated property values (including off-market homes)
- Sales and price history of properties
See also: Guide to calculating property value
Domain
Domain is the second-largest real estate platform in Australia. It is owned by Domain Holdings Australia, which is part of Nine Entertainment, rival of News Corp Australia. While smaller than realestate.com.au, Domain’s app remains a major competitor with millions of monthly users.
Domain app (Image from Google Play)
User ratings (out of 5)
Google Play – 4.6 (43,000+ reviews)
App Store – 4.7 (114,000+ reviews)
Key features:
- Search for houses, apartments, or land to buy or rent
- Advanced filters (price, features, land size, etc.)
- Map-based search with custom drawing
- Property price estimates and sales history
- School catchment data
- Inspection planner and alerts
- Property value tracking using Home Price Guide
realestate.com.au vs Domain: Which is the no.1 property app in Australia?
The two have long been battling for the mantle of being Australia's top real estate platform for many years.
The skirmish even escalated into court proceedings in 2017, when REA Group challenged Domain's advertising claims that it was the "#1 property app in Australia" and had the most listings in Sydney.
The court found Domain’s "most property listings in Sydney" claims were misleading, while the broader "#1 property app" was deemed permissible "puffery" under Australian Consumer Law.
Homely Property & Real Estate
Like realestate.com.au and Domain, Homely aims to connect buyers and renters with homes for sale or lease.
Unlike the two big dogs, however, Homely takes a slightly different angle by also incorporating local insight and suburb reviews alongside listings. This means app users can read reviews from locals on suburbs they’re interested in or add their own to help potential future neighbours.
User ratings (out of 5)
Google Play – 4.2 (2,500+ reviews)
App Store – 4.7 (100+ reviews)
Key features:
- Search properties for sale or rent
- Suburb reviews from locals
- New property alerts
- Notifications on saved listings
- Shared collections with family and friends
- Map-based and GPS search
- Local school insights
Soho
Sometimes described as a "Tinder for property", Soho uses AI-driven recommendations and features swipe-style browsing (hence the tag).
On top of search functions, it has a social news feed and groups where real estate agents and brokers share property insights and help buyers learn. Soho focuses on a more social and discovery-focused experience.
Soho was established by Airtasker co-founder Jonathan Lui in 2017. The app operates across Australia and Singapore.
Soho app (Image supplied)
User ratings (out of 5)
App Store – 4.6 (200+ reviews)
Key features:
- Search for houses, apartments, and land to buy and rent in Australia
- Swipe through property matches (Tinder-style)
- AI-powered property recommendations
- Property match alerts tailored to budget and preferences
- Social feed for property insights
- In-app home loan approval requests
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| Lender | Home Loan | Interest Rate | Comparison Rate* | Monthly Repayment | Repayment type | Rate Type | Offset | Redraw | Ongoing Fees | Upfront Fees | Max LVR | Lump Sum Repayment | Extra Repayments | Split Loan Option | Tags | Features | Link | Compare | Promoted Product | Disclosure |
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5.94% p.a. | 5.98% p.a. | $2,978 | Principal & Interest | Variable | $0 | $530 | 90% |
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5.89% p.a. | 5.80% p.a. | $2,962 | Principal & Interest | Variable | $0 | $0 | 80% |
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5.99% p.a. | 6.02% p.a. | $2,995 | Principal & Interest | Fixed | $0 | $0 | 60% |
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5.93% p.a. | 5.93% p.a. | $2,975 | Principal & Interest | Variable | $0 | $395 | 70% | Disclosure |
Apps for renters
TenantApp
Developed by InspectRealEstate, TenantApp is one of the most widely used rental apps in Australia, particularly for booking inspections and tracking applications.
TenantApp (Image from Google Play)
User ratings (out of 5)
Google Play – 4.1 (3,900+ reviews)
App Store – 4.6 (39,000+ reviews)
Key features:
- Search rental listings nationwide
- Filter by price, property type, location, and features (e.g. pet-friendly, pool, etc.)
- Book inspections directly
- Track tenancy applications and inspection times
- Used by major agencies nationwide
See also: How much should you spend on rent?
rent.com.au
Focused entirely on renters, rent.com.au combines listings with tools to improve rental applications and manage payments.
It launched RentPay, which enables users to deposit their rent in the way that best suits them. It also helps users build an emergency fund and improve their credit score, all while providing access to a line of credit and cashbacks. RentPay is offered through a separate app.
rent.com.au was founded in 2007 and listed on the ASX in 2015.
Key features:
- Lifestyle-based search filters (e.g. good for families, good for singles, etc.)
- Create a ‘Renter Resume’ to strengthen applications
- Bond finance and rent payment tools
- Inspection booking
- NBN and walkability insights
- Suburb rental data and pricing
See also: What is rent assistance and who is eligible for it?
Flatmates
A subsidiary of REA Group, Flatmates claims to be Australia's largest share accommodation platform. If you were to find yourself in the market for a housemate or a share house, it's likely one of the first apps you'd turn to.
Flatmates features thousands of listings each month.
User ratings (out of 5)
Google Play – 4.4 (4,700+ reviews)
App Store – 4.6 (50+ reviews)
Key features:
- Find rooms or list spare rooms
- Match with compatible flatmates
- Detailed profiles and search filters
- Alerts for new listings
See also: How much rent should you charge?
Apps for renovators and home designers
Houzz
Popular Californian home renovation and design website Houzz first launched in Australia in 2014, tapping into the nation's multi-billion-dollar obsession with property improvement.
It claims to be the "No. 1 app for improving and designing your home", offering millions of high-resolution inspiration images and the option to connect with professionals including architects, builders, and repair professionals.
User ratings (out of 5)
Google Play – 4.8 (404,000+ reviews)
App Store – 4.8 (15,000+ reviews)
Key features:
- Browse millions of design and renovation images (sorted by style, location, or room)
- Hire or collaborate with architects, builders, interior decorators
- Shop for furniture, decor, and other home products/materials
- Augmented reality previews using your device’s camera
- Articles and expert advice
See also: How to save money on home renovation costs
Apps for property professionals
RP Data Mobile (Cotality)
Property data and analytics giant Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) launched its app RP Data Mobile (then RP Data Pro) in 2015. Since then it has been one of the most widely used professional property data tools in Australia.
Access is restricted to paid subscribers, with packages starting from around $200+ per month.
RP Data Mobile (Image from Google Play)
User ratings (out of 5)
App Store – 4.9 (7,200+ reviews)
Key features:
- Detailed property data and records (value, rental estimates, sale details, etc.)
- Market insights and research trend reports
- Comparable sales analysis
- On-the-go report generation
- School catchment information
Apps for auction lovers
GAVL Live
Australian tech startup GAVL launched its live-streaming auction app in 2017 and has since broadcast over thousands of auctions with millions of views from around the world.
GAVL Live gained prominence during COVID-era digital auctions and remains an active platform for livestreaming property sales.
See also: How do property auctions work
User ratings (out of 5)
App Store – 3.6 (50+ reviews)
Key features:
- Watch and bid in live auctions
- Real-time auction results
- Livestream interactive open homes
- Follow auctioneers and communicate with agents
- Live alerts based on your search criteria
- Browse listings and shortlist properties
Apps for the budget conscious
Property Calculator Australia
Launched in 2015 by Australian business Zaindy Pty Ltd, the Property Calculator Australia app is a mobile tool focused on crunching numbers behind a property purchase. While more basic than full-service platforms, it remains useful for quick estimates.
User ratings (out of 5)
App Store – 2.9 (50 reviews)
Key features:
- Calculate deposit, LMI, stamp duty
- Estimate home loan repayments
- Save and compare scenarios
- Property glossary
However, if you're not keen to add another app to your collection, you can turn to Savings.com.au's home loan borrowing calculator, lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) calculator, or stamp duty calculator, which are just some of the handy tools we've made available to readers.
Savings.com.au's two cents
Property apps can be incredibly useful for researching listings, tracking prices, and staying organised. But they're best used as supporting tools rather than decision-makers.
When it comes to major financial commitments like looking for a home to buy or rent or selling one, professional advice from qualified experts remains essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
realestate.com.au and Domain are generally considered the two largest and most widely used real estate apps and platforms in Australia.
TenantApp and rent.com.au are among the most popular apps specifically designed for renters looking for homes in Australia.