Suburb Data with Damien & Jeremy
Episodes
EBS 11: Apples, Oranges & the Ripple Effect | Why Long-Term Outperformance Is a Myth
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11 shows why long term outperformance is a myth. National multi-decade historical data shows extremes fade. Markets converge to the long-term ...
EBS 10: Property Growth History | Why Past Growth ≠ Future Growth
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10 dismantles the idea that strong past growth predicts strong future growth. We show why backtesting single properties is misleading, explain...
EBS 9: Knock-Out Bids | Why They Don’t Win Auctions
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9 debunks the idea of the knockout bid at auction. We show why large, dramatic jumps do not scare bidders who still have room in their budget ...
EBS 8: Buy Well | Why You Don’t Make Money When You Buy
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8 busts the myth that you make money when you buy. We show why purchase is a cost-heavy entry point with stamp duty, conveyancing, inspections...
EBS 7: Depreciation | How Depreciation Hurts Capital Growth
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7 shows there is no such thing as depreciation “benefits”. Depreciation is a detriment, not a benefit. We explain what depreciation really...
EBS 6: High Wages | Why High Salary Doesn’t Mean High Growth
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6 challenges the idea that higher wages drive higher capital growth. Using ABS census data across all suburbs since 1991, we group markets by ...
EBS 5: Proximity to CBD | Why Proximity to CBD is So Overrated
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5 tackles the myth that buying closer to the CBD delivers superior capital growth. We unpack why past reports misled investors through tiny sa...
EBS 4: Amenities | Nonsense for Picking Superior Growth
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4 busts the idea that buying near amenities delivers superior results. We compare suburbs with train stations, top schools, beaches, major sho...
EBS 3: New vs Old | The Nasty Truth About New Property
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 tests the new versus old theory and shows why depreciation is not a benefit but a cost that only reduces tax while the building falls in val...
EBS 2: Buy Below Market Value | The Problem with “Bargain” Properties
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 of the Expert Busting Series examines the idea of buying under market value. We explain the difference between negotiating on price and buyi...
EBS 1: Population Growth | Why It Might Signal a Bad Market
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Expert Busting Series is Suburb Data’s new program that tests common property advice against hard data. In episode 1, we examine the popular cla...
EBS 0: Expert Busting Begins | Why We’re Calling Out the Industry
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Expert Busting Series is here — a data-driven look at the biggest myths in property. In this intro, Jeremy shares how trusting the wrong “expe...
Ep. 53: Super Funds & Complex Structures The Big Comparison | Dom Pitronaci
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the 3rd part of our accounting series with Dom from DPR Accountants 🧮 This time we cover depreciation, repairs, and c...
Ep. 52: Trusts vs Companies: What Investors Need to Know | Dom Pitronaci
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dom from DPR Accountants is back as we unpack trusts versus companies for property investors. We show when each structure makes sense, how the tax act...
Ep. 51: Property in Your Own Name: Tax Considerations | Dom Pitronaci
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dom from DPR Accountants joins us for part one of our three part accounting series. We break down owning property in your own name. Joint tenants vers...
Ep. 50: 50 Episodes In What’s Changed, What Hasn’t, and Where the Market’s Headed
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for Episode 50 as we rewind two years of wins, misses, and market shifts. We unpack the new 5% deposit scheme. We cover LMI, serviceability, a...
Ep. 49: Is a Buyer’s Agent Really Worth It in Today’s Market
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are buyer’s agents worth it right now or mostly clever marketing? 🏡 We unpack what a buyer’s agent actually does, where they add real value, an...
Ep. 48: Q&A – SMSF, Perth Yields, Depreciation, Timing & More
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with another Q&A answering the questions you have sent through 🙌 We cover depreciation myths and why new builds often underperform,...
Ep. 47: DSR3 Has Landed: Inside Our New Property Research Platform
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally here DSR 3! 🚀 In this episode, we reveal the brand-new version of our Demand to Supply Ratio algorithm and show you how it stacks up...
Ep. 46: Is There a Perfect Suburb?
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is there really such a thing as the perfect suburb? 🏡 In this episode, we bust the myth and talk about why chasing perfection can lead to analysis ...
Ep. 45: Using Data & Tech to Make Smarter Property Decisions
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Old-school advice told us to "buy near the CBD" and "chase high income areas" but does the data actually back that up? In this episode, we dig into wh...
Ep. 44: Scaling and Making Smarter Investment Decisions
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re building on last episode’s foundations and diving into smart scaling, how to balance growth vs yield, how to avoid emotional traps...
Ep. 43: The Foundations of High-Performing Property Selection
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a suburb really worth investing in? In this episode, we chat about the key ingredients of a high-performing property. From suburb selection...
Ep. 42: Why Tracking Your Money is the Key to Financial Freedom
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We always talk about property investing, but this time we’re digging into the money habits that make it all possible 💸 From dodging credit card t...
Ep. 41: Wage Growth vs. Capital Growth: Are the Experts Right on Property Value?
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is wage growth really the secret to capital growth? 📈 We’ve seen this claim floating around again, so in this episode, we dig into the data and t...
Ep. 40: Q&A – Darwin, Market Metrics, Buying Again & More
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're responding to your comments and questions—from oversupply in Perth suburbs like Treeby, to misunderstood property metrics (no, population grow...
Ep. 39: Nobody Told Me… The Hype vs. Reality in Property Investing Part 2
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we call out the smoke and mirrors: flashy social media flexing, dodgy data, fake experts, and free “research” platforms that are ...
Ep. 38: Property vs Shares: What Would We Do Now? | Part 3
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part three of our Property vs Shares series, we wrap it all up by sharing what we’d do if we had to start from scratch today! 🏡 We cover lesso...
Ep. 37: Property vs Shares: Returns & Performance Over Time | Part 2
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with part two of our Property vs Shares showdown, and this time, we’re crunching the numbers! 📊 We break down historical returns, le...
Ep. 36: Property vs Shares: The Basics & Our Experience | Part 1
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Property or shares—what’s the better way to build wealth? 🤔 In this episode, we kick off a three-part series breaking down the key differences,...
Ep. 35: The Long Journey Finding the Right Buyer’s Agent
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buying property as an expat comes with some serious challenges—lending restrictions, different tax rules, and the struggle to find the right buyer’...
Ep. 34: Nobody Told Me… The Realities of Property Investing
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get real about the industry’s biggest red flags—misleading claims, flashy marketing tactics, and so-called “experts” who m...
Ep. 33: How to Protect Yourself from Oversupply
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oversupply is one of the biggest risks in property investing 🏡 In this episode, we break down how to spot areas at risk of too much stock and what ...
Ep. 32: The 18-Year Property Cycle - Part 3
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back tackling the 18-year property cycle—because you won’t let it go! 📉 After our last episodes debunking the cycle, the comments came fl...
Ep. 31: 2025: Buy Now or Wait?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is 2025 the year to buy property or should you hold off? 🤔 In this episode, we tackle a viewer's question about timing the market and explore wheth...
Ep. 30: Buying Property with Friends or Family - Smart or Risky?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about buying property with friends or family? It might sound like a great way to get into the market, but is it really that simple? In this e...
Ep. 29: The 18-Year Property Cycle - Part 2
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with part two of the 18-year property cycle! Responding to your comments from part 1, some viewers insisted the cycle is real and pushed ...
Ep. 28: Can You Buy Unlimited Properties? | Part 3
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our Positive Cashflow Properties series, we bust the myth: "Can you just keep buying property forever?" Spoiler: It’s not th...
Ep. 27: How to Find Positive Cashflow Properties | Part 2
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part 2 of our 3-part positive cash flow property series! 🏡 In this episode, we discuss the key factors influencing rental growth, vacanc...
Ep. 26: Positive Cash Flow Property: Good or Risky? | Part 1
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of our Positive Cash Flow series, we dive into the nuts and bolts of cash flow properties: what they are, how they work, and whether they’...
Ep. 25: Suburb Growth Metrics, Key Targets and Where the Data comes from?
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered which metrics really drive suburb growth? 🏘️ In this episode, we’re tackling a big question from one of our listeners: what speci...
Ep. 24: Q & A: Gathering Data, Active Listings, Brisbane Olympics and More | Jeremy Sheppard
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Suburb Data Podcast, we dive into YOUR questions! 🧐 From finding real property data to the impact of the Brisbane 2032 Olymp...
Ep. 23: Negative Gearing: Save or Sink Australia's Property Market
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the hot topic of negative gearing! We break down what it means, why it’s back in the headlines, and what it could mean...
Ep. 22: The 18-Year Property Cycle with Jeremy Sheppard
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the so-called "18-year property cycle" – does it hold any truth for the Aussie market? 🤔 Spoiler: it's not looking ...
Ep. 21: The Global Liveability Index 2024
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the 2024 Global Liveability Index—exploring who’s up, who’s down, and where Aussie cities rank on the ...
Ep. 20: Q & A: Entering/Exiting Markets, Buyers Agents, Suburb Selection and More | Jeremy Sheppard
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Suburb Data Podcast, we have heard your questions and answer them today! We will dive into the nitty-gritty of property investm...
Ep. 19: NSW Bans No-Grounds Evictions
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damien and Jeremy dive into New South Wales' new legislation banning no-grounds evictions. We explore what this means for property in...
Ep. 18: Real Estate Myths Buyers and Sellers Need to Ignore
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dispel common real estate myths and share insights on a recent news article. We explore whether you can truly time the market, the...
Ep. 17: Buyer's Agent 'Success Story' Email Too Good to Be True
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we review an email from an unnamed buyer's agent, examining its claims of helping clients achieve financial freedom by purchasing fiv...
Ep. 16: Rental Yields - What Do They Tell Us About the Suburb and Property
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into a fascinating discussion about what rental yields reveal about suburbs and properties. We challenge the common belief th...
Ep. 15: Does Rent Growth Match Property Growth? (Part 2)
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer a listener's question about whether rents have kept pace with property values over the long term. Through detailed chart an...
Ep. 14: How to Analyse a Property Market
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damien will interview Jeremy on how to analyse a property market. We'll break down key statistics you need to know to make informed ...
Ep. 13: Cashflow and Return for a Property Investment
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how to analyse the numbers for an investment property. Learn how to calculate your return on investment and understand the...
Ep. 12: Data Accuracy and Reliability for Days on Market (DOM)
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss why getting your numbers right, especially Days on Market (DOM), is crucial for making informed decisions. From understandi...
Ep. 11: How Much Do You Need For Property Investing?
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover how much you need for property investing with our special guest Alana. We'll chat about upfront costs, like down payments an...
Ep. 10: Does Rent Growth Match Property Growth?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do rents grow in line with property values, have they kept up over the decades? In this episode, we guide you through the recent market shifts. Tune i...
Ep. 9: Vacant Land Risk: How Far Away is Safe Enough?
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 09: Vacant Land Risk: How Far Away is Safe Enough? In this episode, we delve into the risks of investing in vacant land and its association with o...
Ep. 8: Unlock Financial Freedom
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover the first steps toward achieving financial freedom through property investment. From discussing the various forms of passive...
Ep. 7: Free Data vs Paid
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Suburb Data podcast, we dive into the debate of free data versus paid data in property investing. We kick off the discussion by...
Ep. 6: Should You Purchase One Big Asset or Two Cheaper Ones?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re diving into the classic property investing debate - Purchase One Big Asset or Two Cheaper Ones? We chat about the perks and p...
Ep. 5: New Property Investors, Beware!
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we uncover pitfalls for new property investors. We navigate the marketing maze, stressing the need for a healthy dose of skepticism, ...
Ep. 4: What Type of Property Should You Buy?
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the diverse Aussie property market, from residential to commercial properties, guiding you through the pros and cons of...
Ep. 3: Property Investing 101
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is property investing for everyone? Explore the world of property investing in this episode! Damien and Jeremy discuss the basics, explore its wide...
Ep. 2: 16 Big Risks In Property Investing (And How To Avoid Them)
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just how risky is property investing? It probably comes as no surprise that there’s risk with every investment – and property is no different. ...
Ep. 1: Unveiling Suburb Data and Our Story
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Step into our debut podcast episode! Come along with Jeremy and Damien as we delve into the world of property investment in Australia