Game, Set, Match: The Premium Value for Tennis Court Homes

Tennis court homes remain one of Australia’s most exclusive and tightly held segments of the super‑prestige property market. McGrath Research’s Tennis Court Homes 2026 report reveals that properties offering a private tennis court continue to command significant price premiums, underpinned by scarcity, lifestyle appeal and long‑term value.

As wellness, space and resort‑style living become increasingly prioritised, luxury homes with tennis courts are proving resilient performers across Australia’s East Coast prestige markets.

Scarce assets with strong buyer demand

In the year ending Q3 2025, just 71 super‑prestige properties with a tennis court were sold along Australia’s East Coast, highlighting how limited this niche market remains. New South Wales accounted for 46% of sales, followed by Victoria (32%) and Queensland (21%).

While annual sales volumes are tightly held, demand has accelerated since 2020. Between 2021 and 2025, tennis court home sales averaged 95 transactions per year, more than double the pre‑pandemic average: reflecting renewed interest in large landholdings, estate‑style homes and private outdoor amenities.

Where tennis court homes are trading

Over the past decade, Victoria and New South Wales have dominated tennis court home sales, each accounting for roughly half of Australia’s top-performing suburbs. Melbourne’s Toorak leads nationally, followed by premium locations such as Barangaroo (via Crown Sydney), Brighton, Portsea, Bellevue Hill, Mosman, Hawthorn and Killara.

These blue‑chip suburbs consistently attract buyers seeking luxury estates, family compounds and properties with redevelopment or subdivision potential.

Significant price premiums for court‑side living

Homes with a tennis court continue to deliver standout value uplift. Across Australia’s East Coast, super‑prestige properties with a tennis court achieved an average price premium of 42% compared with comparable homes without one in the year ending Q3 2025.

Victoria recorded the strongest uplift, with buyers paying 138% more for a tennis court home, followed by Queensland (54%) and New South Wales (41%). This premium reflects both the rarity of suitable land and the growing appeal of flexible, wellness-driven outdoor spaces.

Average prices continue to rise

The average sale price for a super‑prestige tennis court home reached $15.7 million in Q3 2025: up 81% over the past decade. Victoria’s average rose to $16.5 million, Queensland increased to $11.9 million, while New South Wales led the market at an average of $22.5 million.

Despite representing a small share of overall super‑prestige transactions, tennis court homes continue to outperform on a price-per-property basis.

More than sport: lifestyle and future potential

Tennis courts now represent more than recreation. Buyers value their multi‑functional potential, with courts increasingly adapted for pickleball, basketball, private events or outdoor entertaining. For some owners, courts also offer future redevelopment or subdivision upside, subject to planning controls and land tax considerations.

Combined with privacy, scale and the ability to create a self‑contained luxury compound, tennis court homes offer a compelling proposition for high‑net‑worth buyers.

Outlook for tennis court homes in 2026

With limited supply, high land requirements and ongoing demand for resort‑style prestige homes, tennis court properties are expected to remain among Australia’s most sought‑after luxury assets. As buyers continue to prioritise wellness, space and exclusivity, tennis court homes are set to hold their place as a premium differentiator in the super‑prestige residential market.

Explore the full Tennis Court Homes 2026 report for detailed data on pricing, suburb performance and super‑prestige property trends across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.