Mittagong: The Southern Highlands 'burb Sydney buyers are flocking to

It’s not hard to comprehend why Sydneysiders find a move to the Southern Highlands hard to resist.

The region offers plenty of space for a family to grow, streets are delightfully leafy, gardens and parks are abundant, and the neighbourhoods are oh so charming.

As the gateway to it all, Mittagong is particularly peaceful and picturesque, nestled between ancient volcanic peaks, mountain reserves and rolling vineyards. And yet, it is just an 80-minute drive from Sydney, meaning you can go from being surrounded by skyscrapers to sweeping valleys in no time.

According to Ben Olofsen, director of The Agency Southern Highlands, there has been a “dramatic increase” in Mittagong’s median property price over the past few years, while stock levels across the entire region are at all-time lows.

The median house price is now $1.1 million, up 22.6 per cent year on year, according to the latest Domain House Price Report.

“Generally, our market tends to follow Sydney’s trends; however, due to incredibly low stock levels, we believe our area will remain a popular choice,” Olofsen says. “Over 85 per cent of our buyers are coming from Sydney,” he adds, with the town “drawing affluent buyers for its plentiful space, fresh country air, and appealing lifestyle”.

Olofsen says the Southern Highlands offers an excellent option for those escaping to the country without entirely severing ties to the city.

“Being located between Sydney and Canberra makes it ideal for those needing access to either of these cities, albeit less frequently,” he says.

In the heart of Mittagong is Renegade Spirits – an exciting premium gin distillery which opened its doors in July 2021. Co-founder Timothy Roberts describes the brand as a celebration of the region and its produce.

“I love how friendly and warm the people of Mittagong are,” he says. “The connection to nature and beautiful landscapes that you can find here is so great, and the fact that you can experience four distinct seasons.”

Proudly local, Roberts lives in the town with his wife and newborn child. He represents a strong local community with a wide variety of small businesses that thrive off each other to bring a unique taste to the area.

“We love going for brunch in town at The Glass Cafe and heading to nearby Bowral for special dinners at Bistro Sociale,” Roberts says. “My favourite event is the Southern Highlands Food & Wine Festival, which champions our incredible growers and talented makers. It’s a community I am incredibly proud to be part of.”

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1A Reservoir Street, Mittagong NSW 2575

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This blissful sanctuary is a quintessential highlands home, with a garden of established trees, hedging and rock walls, a fireplace in the lounge room, and French doors to the verandah.