The popularity of homes equipped with tennis courts in Australia has more than doubled since before the COVID-19 pandemic, as interest in the sport has grown among luxury homebuyers. Tennis is played by more than 5% of the population.
Reports from McGrath and the Ray White Group showed that luxury homes with tennis courts recorded an average of 95 sales per year between 2021 and 2025, compared with only 47 annually during the previous five years. For every 1,000 homes listed, three include tennis courts, compared with two in 2022.
Ray White’s chief data analyst noted that the Australian Open contributed to the increased interest in tennis, which has been reflected in the property market. He explained that tennis courts attract a distinctive group of enthusiasts, highlighting their value as a lifestyle feature rather than merely a real estate amenity.
With rising participation in tennis and the expansion of regional markets, homes with tennis courts are increasingly combining sport with luxury living, particularly in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. In 2025, Queensland—especially the Sunshine Coast—recorded the highest sales levels, with six suburbs ranking among the top ten locations featuring such properties.
Coastal and regional areas offer large plots of land that make it easier to build tennis courts, adding unique value to luxury properties. In Queensland alone, sales of this category accounted for 21% of the market in 2025, compared with 12% over the past decade. Such homes sell for an average of $11.9 million, representing a 54% premium over comparable properties without this feature.
Homes with tennis courts remain rare and highly desirable assets that retain their value due to a unique blend of lifestyle appeal and future investment potential.
