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JLL Australia National Office Market Overview 2022
JLL Australia National Office Market Overview 2022
Office Market
Overview
National | Adelaide CBD | Brisbane CBD | Brisbane Near City | Brisbane Near City | Canberra
| Chatswood | Macquarie Park | Melbourne CBD | Melbourne Fringe | Melbourne S.E.S. |
North Sydney | Norwest | Parramatta | Perth CBD | West Perth | Sydney CBD | Sydney South
| Sydney Olympic Park & Rhodes | Sydney Fringe | St Leonards
Foreword
Australian CBD office market net
absorption totalled -3,700 sqm over 2Q22,
driven by consolidation activity in
Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra.
Brisbane CBD quarterly demand surprised
on the upside, supported by new office
completions and centralisation activity.
Andrew Ballantyne
Head of Research – Australia
T +61 2 9220 8412
Andrew.Ballantyne@ap.jll.com
Paul Chapko
Director
T +61 2 9236 8024
Paul.Chapko@ap.jll.com
1.0% 5.06%
Prime Gross Effective Rental Grow th q-o-q as at 2Q22 Prime Weighted Average Yield as at 2Q22
Rents: Yields:
Face rental grow th over CBD markets of 1.0% in The National CBD office w eighted prime midpoint
2Q22 outpaced a very minor upw ard adjustment in yield w as unchanged over the quarter at 5.06%.
incentives across five of the six CBD markets w hich Pricing for quality CBD assets is holding up for the
slightly dampened the effective rent growth over the time being. How ever, we have already recorded
quarter. yield softening in some Australian metropolitan
office markets.
0
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Net absorption totalled -11,823 sqm over 2Q22, after four Market Balance
positive consecutive quarters previously. This w as driven
by backfill space filtering into the market from occupiers
preparing to relocate into multiple new office towers. 40,000 18%
No projects completed over the quarter. Three projects are 16%
30,000
set to complete over the second half 2022, totalling 35,600 14%
sqm. 20,000 12%
Prim e gross effective rents increased by 0.1% over the 10%
10,000
quarter (0.5% y-o-y). Face rents increased by 0.5% and 8%
incentives increased marginally to 39.06%. - 6%
Investment activity over 2Q22 totalled AUD 20.9 m illion, 4%
-10,000
bringing the yearly total to AUD 563.7 m illion. Investment 2%
markets w ere quieter this quarter amidst an uncertain financial -20,000 0%
environment. 2Q22 represented the low est investment volume
quarter over the past year, w ith only one transaction recorded. 17 18 19 20 21 22
The Conservatory on Hindmarsh at 131 Grenfell Street w as Net Increase in Stock (sqm) Net Absorption (sqm)
sold by Centuria Office REIT to Sentinel Property Group on an Vacancy Rate (%)
initial yield of 8.02% on a rate of AUD 6,173 per sqm. Source: JLL Research as at Q2 2022
400
350
15.4% 300
Vacancy:
The prime vacancy rate has increased to 13% over 250
the quarter w hile the secondary vacancy rate
decreased to 17.2%. Overall, the headline vacancy 200
rate has risen to 15.4%.
150
Net absorption:
We recorded negative net absorption of -11,823 sqm
over 2Q22. Sublease vacancy decreased to 2.7% of Prime Gross Effective Rent $ sqm p.a.
total stock over the quarter. Secondary Gross Effective Rent $ sqm p.a.
Source: JLL Research as at Q2 2022
10.00%
35,600 sqm
Construction:
9.00%
There are currently three projects under construction
across the CBD totalling 35,600 sqm - equivalent to
9.2% of current total stock. These developments are 8.00%
expected to be delivered betw een 3Q22 and 4Q23 and
have achieved an aggregated pre-commitment rate of
7.00%
52%. 85% of total sqm under construction is in the
Core Precinct.
6.00%
5.00%
4.75-6.75% 4.00%
Yields:
The prime yield range remained stable this quarter
at 4.75%-6.75%. Secondary yields w ere
unchanged over the quarter, remaining at 6%- Source: JLL Research as at Q2 2022
8.50%.
$400
$350
15.4% $300
Vacancy:
Headline vacancy has increased over the quarter to 15.4% $250
w hich can partially be attributed to the added vacant space
from the completion of 80 Ann Street. Prime vacancy $200
increased by 1.6% to 16.8% w hile secondary vacancy 2Q18 2Q19 2Q20 2Q21 2Q22
decreased by 1.0% to 13.7%.
Prime Gross Effective Rent Secondary Gross Effective Rent
8.00%
108,834 sqm
Construction: 7.00%
80 Ann Street has reached practical completion over 2Q22
and has delivered 60,243sqm. The building offers the
largest floor plates in the Brisbane CBD, spread across 31 6.00%
levels. 94.7% of the asset has been absorbed by occupiers
w ith 3,167 sqm remaining vacant.
5.00%
4.00%
5.00-6.25% 2Q10 2Q13 2Q16 2Q19 2Q22
Yields:
Both prime and secondary yields remained stable over the Range Primary Yield Average
quarter. The prime mid-point (5.63%) remains the tightest
held mid-point recorded since JLL began tracking the series. Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
The secondary mid-point (6.38%) also remains at the
tightest point recorded since 4Q07.
$300
18.5%
Vacancy: $280
Headline vacancy was effectively stable decreasing by
0.3% to 18.5%, w hich accounts for the expansion $260
experienced through the positive net absorption recorded.
Both prime and secondary vacancy rates remained $240
relatively unchanged at 19.4% and 17.6% respectively.
$220
$200
2,836 sqm 2Q18 2Q19 2Q20 2Q21 2Q22
Net absorption: Prime Gross Effective Rent Secondary Gross Effective Rent
2Q22 recorded a stronger net absorption figure in
comparison to 1Q22 reporting at positive 2,836sqm. In- Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
decision w ith regards to space commitments continues
quarter-on-quarter instigated by companies being
uncertain on how to balance flex-work.
Prime Yield Range
10%
74,107 sqm
Construction: 9%
Four developments are under construction totalling
74,107sqm. Three of these projects are due for
completion by the end of 2022, w hile the remaining 8%
project is set for completion in 2Q23. A further
73,693qm of commercial developments have plans
submitted across Fortitude Valley only. 7%
6%
5.50% - 7.25%
5%
Yields: 2Q12 2Q14 2Q16 2Q18 2Q20 2Q22
The prime midpoint yield has remained unchanged over Range Primary Average Yield
the quarter at 6.38%, maintaining a yield range of 5.50% -
7.25%. The market’s secondary yield range has been Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
maintained at 6.00% - 7.75% for eleven consecutive
quarters.
sqm
w ith an expected completion date betw een 2022 and 2024.
Prim e gross effective rents increased by 0.1% Q-o-Q to 0
$347 over the quarter. The slight grow th was driven by face 5.0%
rents recording a 0.5% increase, this w as balanced by prime
incentives marginally increasing by 0.2% over the quarter.
-50,000 0.0%
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2022
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Three sales transactions were recorded over the
quarter, totalling AUD 89.8 m illion. Five out of seven
projects have an expected completion by the end of 2022.
Net Increase in Stock (sqm)
$400
8.00%
6.1% 7.00%
Vacancy:
The Canberra vacancy rate increased by 0.6pps to 6.1% 6.00%
over the quarter, w hich was the first increase in headline
vacancy since 3Q20. How ever, Canberra’s vacancy rate 5.00%
remains the low est amongst the CBD office markets.
4.00%
Investment m arkets were quiet over 2Q22 w ith no major -10,000 10%
(> AUD 5.0 m illion) transactions recorded. The last
transaction recorded was the sale of 6-8 Help Street, -20,000
Chatsw ood in 1Q22 for AUD 39.2 million to an undisclosed 5%
buyer. -30,000
Chatswood prime gross effective rents increased by -40,000 0%
1.7% over the quarter, reflecting y-o-y growth of -4.4%.
Average prime incentives w ere stable at 36.2% w ith vacancy 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
rates remaining at elevated levels. Total Completions (sqm) Net Absorption (sqm)
Vacancy Rate (%)
Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
$200
Jun-17 Jun-18 Jun-19 Jun-20 Jun-21 Jun-22
0 sqm Prime Gross Effective Rent $ sqm p.a.
Construction: Secondary Gross Effective Rent $ sqm p.a.
No assets are currently under construction in
Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
Chatsw ood, reflecting a limited supply pipeline
over the short-term.
Prime Yield Range
8.00%
17.6%
Vacancy:
The prime vacancy rate has decreased over the 7.00%
quarter to 20.3% w hile the secondary vacancy rate
increased to 15.4%. Overall, Chatsw ood headline
vacancy increased to 17.6% this quarter. Vacancy 6.00%
still remains w ell above the 10-year historical
average of 11.0%.
5.00%
5.25-5.75%
4.00%
Yields:
The Chatsw ood prime yield range remained stable Jun-17 Jun-18 Jun-19 Jun-20 Jun-21 Jun-22
over 2Q22 at 5.25%-5.75%. Secondary yields w ere Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
also steady over the quarter, ranging from 5.63%-
5.88%.
sqm
scheduled to complete in the second half of 2022.
0
Prim e gross effective rents were stable at AUD 379 per 5%
sqm per annum in 2Q22, and up by 1.1% Y-o-Y. Prime -20,000
incentives increased 0.5 pps to 30.3%.
No office transaction greater than AUD 5 m illion w as -40,000 0%
recorded over the quarter. The sale of 6 & 7 Eden Park 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Drive, Macquarie Park, by Altis Property for AUD 134 million
Net Increase in Stock (sqm)
in 4Q21 w as the most recent transaction recorded in the
market. The asset w as acquired by Evolution MIT Services, Net Absorption (sqm)
acting as trustee for Starw ood Capital and Arrow Capital Vacancy Rate (%)
Partners.
Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
$250
$200
43,900 sqm
Construction:
Three office projects are currently under Prime Secondary
construction. The largest projects under
construction are Macquarie Exchange 4 (17,000 Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
sqm) expected to complete in 3Q22 and 1 Eden
Park Drive (10,000 sqm) expected to complete in
4Q22.
Prime Yield Range
7.50%
14.4% 7.00%
Headline Vacancy: 6.50%
Headline vacancy increased slightly by 0.5 pps to 6.00%
14.4% over the quarter. The prime vacancy rate
increased by 1.0 pps Q-o-Q to 12.7% and 5.50%
secondary vacancy rate fell by -0.7 pps Q-o-Q to
5.00%
19.0%. Secondary stock in Macquarie Park is
limited, w ith only 208,000 sqm of secondary grade 4.50%
stock out of its total area of 746,116 sqm.
4.00%
Net absorption totalled -10,650 sqm and was negative Market Balance
for a second consecutive quarter. How ever, demand for
prime-grade stock continued to remain resilient, as the flight- 400,000 16%
to-quality theme continues to remain robust. 14%
300,000
No projects reached practical completion in the CBD 12%
200,000
over 2Q22. Tw o projects are projected to complete in 4Q22 10%
(28,911 sqm). Five new projects (153,690 sqm) and four
100,000 8%
w hole building refurbishments (79,875 sqm) are currently
under construction and expected to be complete by mid- 6%
-
2024. 4%
-100,000
CBD investment activity recorded no settled 2%
transactions over the quarter, with m ore than $1bn -200,000 0%
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2020
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expected to settle in 3Q22. This w ill be predominantly led
by Charter Hall’s 50% acquisition in Southern Cross Tow ers,
w ith an 100% net price of approximately AUD $2 billion. Net Increase in Stock (sqm) Net Absorption (sqm)
Other pending sales include: 330 Collins St, 120 Collins St
Vacancy Rate (%)
and 225 King w hich we expect to settle for a combined total
of AUD $600 million. Source: JLL Research
Source: as at Q2as2022
JLL Research at 2Q22
Net absorption:
The Melbourne CBD recorded negative net absorption for a $400
second consecutive quarter, totalling -10,650 sqm over
2Q22. Negative quarterly demand w as driven by large
tenants (>1,000 sqm), w ith tranches of new sub-lease $300
space, consolidations and contractions broadly affecting
demand. Large occupier contractions accounted for all of
$200
the negative net absorption activity (-10,832 sqm), indicating
Jun-17 Jun-18 Jun-19 Jun-20 Jun-21 Jun-22
a minor positive contribution from the sub 1,000 sqm tenant
cohort (182 sqm). Prime Gross Effective Rent $ sqm p.a.
Secondary Gross Effective Rent $ sqm p.a.
Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
15.0% Source: JLL Research as at Q2 2022
Vacancy
Melbourne’s CBD headline vacancy increased over the
quarter, to now sit at 15.0%, w hich remains w ell above the Prime Yield Range
10-year quarterly average of 8.7%. Prime vacancy
decreased to 15.1% as the secondary market increased
9.0%
(1.0%) to 14.6% over the quarter. Sublease vacancy
decreased (0.30 pps) to now sit at 2.3%, as the direct 8.5%
market increased to 12.6%, the highest level recorded in the 8.0%
direct market since 1998. 7.5%
7.0%
229,350 sqm 6.5%
Construction: 6.0%
There are currently five new projects under construction, 5.5%
expected to deliver a total of 153,690 sqm of NLA by mid-
5.0%
2024 (44% pre-leased). Additionally, there are four w hole
building refurbishments that are expected to bring back 4.5%
79,875 sqm (7.5% pre-leased) of stock to the market by 4.0%
mid-2023.
Yields:
Prime CBD yields remained stable over the quarter at a
range of 4.25%-5.13%, as secondary yields softened 25 bps
on the upper end to now sit a range of 4.50%-5.50.
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2021
2022
bringing the 12-month investment volume to AUD $654.5
million (across 9 transactions). The largest transaction w as
the sale of 33-41 Agnes Street, w hich transacted for AUD Net Increase in Stock (sqm) Net Absorption (sqm)
$22.68 million, follow ed by the sale of 1 Clarendon Street for Vacancy Rate (%)
AUD $22.0 million. Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
$400
15.9% $350
Vacancy:
Fringe headline vacancy remained unchanged at 15.9%, $300
w hich remains the highest vacancy level recorded in the
Fringe market since JLL began tracking this market 20-years $250
ago. This is on the back of eight consecutive quarters of
double-digit vacancy numbers. Prime vacancy outperformed $200
the secondary market, totalling 13.3% and 17.9% Jun-17 Jun-18 Jun-19 Jun-20 Jun-21 Jun-22
respectively.
Prime Gross Effective Rent $ sqm p.a.
Secondary Gross Effective Rent $ sqm p.a.
10,930 sqm Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
Net absorption:
The Melbourne Fringe market recorded another positive net
absorption result for a sixth consecutive quarter, totalling Prime Yield Range
10,930 sqm. This w as largely driven by the small tenant
9.00%
cohort (<1,000 sqm), as expansion and relocation activity
accounted for the majority of this positive leasing momentum. 8.50%
8.00%
7.50%
221,196 sqm 7.00%
Construction: 6.50%
There are 19 projects currently under construction in the
Fringe, w hich is on-track to deliver 221,196 sqm by mid-2024. 6.00%
The largest project of w hich is the 35,000 sqm development at 5.50%
645-699 Elizabeth Street, Carlton, w hich is expected to be 5.00%
complete in 3Q23.
4.50%
4.00%
4.63%-5.25%
Yields:
Fringe prime yields softened 12.5 bps on the upper end to
now sit at a range of 4.63%-5.25%, as secondary yields Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
remained stable at 5.00%-5.75%.
The S.E.S m arket continued subdued yet positive demand Market Balance
over the quarter. Net absorption totalled 1,796 sqm over
2Q22, w ith annual net absorption now totalling 18,166 sqm. 100,000 14%
The subdued quarterly result w as predominately a result of
minimal large tenant (>1,000 sqm) leasing activity. Demand 80,000 12%
for prime-grade assets continued to remain a strong theme 60,000
w ithin the S.E.S market. 10%
40,000
Three projects reached practical completion in the S.E.S 8%
20,000
over the quarter, delivering 25,187 sqm of NLA. Four new
6%
projects are set to be complete in the follow ing 12-months, -
w hich is estimated to deliver 14,955 sqm of NLA into the 4%
market. -20,000
-40,000 2%
Sales volum es in the S.E.S totalled AUD 256.7 m illion,
outperforming both the CBD and Fringe m arket. The -60,000 0%
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largest transaction over the quarter w as the sale of the GSO
Building in Dandenong, w hich transacted for AUD $165
million. Investment into the S.E.S market over the past 12- Net Increase in Stock (sqm) Net Absorption (sqm)
months now totals AUD $520.7 million Vacancy Rate (%)
Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
The rental m arket remained largely unchanged
throughout the S.E.S. Prime gross effective rents decreased
(-0.8%) to an average of AUD 363 per sqm pa, as prime net Gross Effective Rent
face rents remained unchanged at AUD 400 per sqm pa.
Prime incentives increased to 28.0% as secondary incentives $400
remained unchanged at an average of 27.3%.
$350
11.7%
$300
Vacancy:
S.E.S headline vacancy increased (0.8 pps) over the quarter to
11.7%.This vacancy figure is above the 10-year quarterly $250
average of 10.6%. The spread betw een prime and secondary
vacancy narrowed over the quarter, with prime totalling 11.7%
and secondary 11.8%. $200
Jun-17 Jun-18 Jun-19 Jun-20 Jun-21 Jun-22
1,796 sqm Prime Gross Effective Rent $ sqm p.a.
Secondary Gross Effective Rent $ sqm p.a.
Net absorption: Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
The S.E.S recorded a sixth consecutive quarter of positive net
absorption, totalling 1,796 sqm, w hich remains below the 10-
year quarterly average of 5,417 sqm. Occupier demand and Prime Yield Range
leasing activity as a result of pent-up demand continued the
positive net absorption in the S.E.S market overall. 10.00%
Throughout 2Q22, the continuing theme of tenant demand for
prime-grade space remained evident. 9.00%
Construction: 7.00%
There w ere three office completions over 2Q22, delivering
25,187 sqm of NLA into the market. The new ly completed
6.00%
EastCo building in Ringw ood (13,000 sqm) w as the largest
project w hich completed over the quarter. There are three
projects currently under construction (13,815 sqm), w ith pre- 5.00%
commitments totalling 58%, the largest of w hich was the
refurbishment of the Chadstone Place building in Malvern. 4.00%
The Norw est office market recorded a negative net Market Balance
absorption of -1,400 sqm over the quarter.
There were no completions recorded over 2Q22. The 20,000 15%
next completion is The Bond, w hich is expected to be
completed by the end of 2022. 15,000
10%
Prim e gross effective rents remained unchanged at AUD 10,000
sqm
336 per sqm per annum, and fell by -0.6% Y-o-Y.
5,000
One sales transaction greater than $5 m illion was 5%
recorded in the Norwest office market over 2Q22. 0
Centuria purchased a 53% interest in The Bond (8 Elizabeth
Macarthur Drive, Bella Vista), for $66.2 million from -5,000 0%
developer Mulpha Group.
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Net Increase in Stock (sqm)
Net Absorption (sqm)
8.00%
6.0% 7.00%
6.00%
Vacancy:
The Norw est office market headline vacancy rate 5.00%
increased to 6.0%. The prime vacancy increased by 0.7
pps to 7.1% over the quarter. 4.00%
$800
17.1%
Vacancy:
Softer demand for prime grade space in the North $600
Sydney market has resulted in the prime vacancy rate
increasing to 17.6% over 2Q22. The secondary vacancy
rate decreased to 16.7% on the back of stronger
demand. As a result, the headline vacancy rate
decreased over the quarter to currently stand at 17.1%. $400
7.00%
93,800 sqm
Construction:
There are currently five projects under construction in 6.00%
North Sydney totalling 93,800 sqm (equivalent to 10.2%
of total stock). The mixed-use development at 88
Walker Street is on track for completion in 1Q23, w hile
the Blue and William is scheduled for completion in
5.00%
2Q23. This project w ill deliver 14,150 sqm of
commercial office space.
4.00%
4.50-5.25% 3.00%
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Yields:
North Sydney prime yields remained stable at 4.50%-
5.25%. The North Sydney prime midpoint yield is 31 bps Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
higher than the Sydney CBD prime midpoint yield.
sqm
and dow n -3.2% Y-o-Y in 2Q22 to $407 per sqm per annum. 40,000 10%
Effective rents remain 22% below their record high before
the onset of COVID-19.
20,000
0 5%
One sale w as recorded in 2Q22. Australian Unity
Diversified Property Fund sold 20 Smith Street, Parramatta -20,000
to an undisclosed buyer for AUD 87.3 million. -40,000 0%
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4.63-5.63%
Yields:
Prime Yield Range
The prime yield range remained stable at 4.63%-5.63%
w ith a midpoint yield of 5.13%.
Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
900
20.1% 800
Vacancy:
The Perth CBD overall vacancy rate increased by 0.4 700
pps over the quarter to 20.1%, despite quarterly net
absorption totalling 2,700 sqm. The increase in the 600
overall vacancy rate w as driven by the completion of
refurbished stock over the quarter. 500
400
300
2,700 sqm 200
Net absorption:
Net absorption totalled 2,700 sqm in the Perth CBD
during 2Q22, the third consecutive quarter of positive Prime Gross Effective Rent $ sqm p.a.
net absorption. Likew ise, all other five monitored
Australian CBD office markets recorded positive net Secondary Gross Effective Rent $ sqm p.a.
absorption over the quarter. Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
6.0%
5.00-7.50%
Yields: 5.0%
Average Perth CBD prime-grade equivalent yields
were unchanged over the June quarter, ranging
betw een 5.00%-7.50%. Secondary yields were als o
4.0%
stable, ranging between 6.50%-9.50%. The impact of
global rise in interest rates, increasing cost of debt as
well as rising inflation will impact investor confidence,
leading to a re-pricing of office yields moving forward. Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
600
500
21.0% 400
Vacancy:
West Perth's vacancy rate decreased by 0.4 percentage 300
points (pps) over the June quarter to 21.0% as leasing
activity recorded a significant improvement. Over the 200
last 12 months, the vacancy rate has decreased by 1.0
(pps). Vacancy in West Perth remains largely
concentrated in secondary buildings, accounting for
approximately 70% of total vacancy.
Prime Gross Effective Rent $ sqm p.a.
Secondary Gross Effective Rent $ sqm p.a.
1,800 sqm
Net absorption: Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
Net absorption over 2Q22 totalled approximately 1,800
sqm, driven by an improvement in leasing demand
w ithin prime grade assets. Prime Yield Range
8.0%
7.0%
2,700 sqm
Construction:
There is currently one major office project under
6.0%
construction in the West Perth market. This is the
construction of a 6-storey building at 30-34 Ord Street
totalling 2,700 sqm. The West Perth office market has 5.0%
recorded no significant supply completions over the
last 12 months.
4.0%
6.75-7.75%
Yields:
Both prime and secondary mid-point yields were unchanged
over the quarter. Prime mid-point yields have been stable Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
since 1Q20 after compressing over the four-year period
betw een 2015 to 2019.
Net absorption totalled 2,400 sqm over 2Q22, w hich is Market Balance
the first quarter of positive demand in 2022. This w as
driven by demand for prime stock, w ith 4,700 sqm of prime 200,000 14%
net absorption over the quarter.
12%
The opening of Quay Quarter Tower added 88,000 of 100,000
premium stock in the Core Precinct in 2Q22. The 10%
w ithdrawal of 33 Alfred Street and 333 Kent Street for
refurbishment has removed 41,800 sqm of stock from the
- 8%
market.
-100,000 6%
Investment activity over 2Q22 totalled AUD 410 m illion,
bringing the HY22 total to AUD 2.78 billion. Investment 4%
markets w ere quieter this quarter amidst an uncertain -200,000
financial environment. HY22 investment volumes are at their 2%
highest since 2019 w here sales totalled AUD 2.92 billion.
The largest transaction w e recorded in 2Q22 w as SC Capital -300,000 0%
Partner’s AUD 210 million sale of 4-6 Bligh Street to 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Holdmark. Total Completions (sqm) Net Absorption (sqm)
Vacancy Rate (%)
Prim e gross effective rents increased by 2.0% over the
quarter (1.3% y-o-y). Face rents increased by 1.6% and
Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
incentives fell slightly to 34.2%.
$1,200
$1,000
13.0%
Vacancy: $800
The prime vacancy rate has increased to 12.9% over the
quarter w hile the secondary vacancy rate decreased to $600
13.2%. Overall, the headline vacancy rate has increased to
13.0%. $400
Construction:
There are currently nine projects under construction across
the CBD totalling 256,700 sqm - equivalent to 4.9% of
current total stock. These developments are expected to be 5.00%
delivered betw een 2022 and 2024 and have achieved an
aggregated pre-commitment rate of 37%. The majority of the
developments are located in the Core precinct (67% in terms
of total sqm under construction). We are tracking nine 4.00%
projects (369,600 sqm) w ith approved development plans
w ith potential delivery dates betw een 2024 and 2027.
3.00%
4.13-4.75% Jun-17 Jun-18 Jun-19 Jun-20 Jun-21 Jun-22
Yields:
The prime yield range remained stable this quarter at
4.13%-4.75%. Secondary yields also did not change over Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
the quarter, remaining at 4.50%-5.00%
The Sydney Fringe market recorded positive net absorption Market Balance
of 7,000 sqm . Large tenant moves included FSA Group moving
into 1,440 sqm at 1 Oxford Street, relocating from 56-70 Phillip 80,000 10%
Street in the CBD.
There were no withdrawals or major office completions 60,000 8%
recorded over the quarter. Two previously untracked buildings
w ere added to stock w ith a total office area of 4,200 sqm. There
are currently three projects under construction totalling 10,200 40,000 6%
sqm
sqm.
Prim e gross effective rents increased by 0.6% Q-o-Q and 20,000 4%
decreased by 5.1% Y-o-Y to reach $559 over the quarter.
Secondary gross effective rents were stable over the quarter at - 2%
$479, w hich reflects a decline of -6.5% Y-o-Y.
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Four sales totalling AUD 156.0 m illion w as recorded over -20,000 0%
the quarter. The largest sale was 55 Regent Street which was
sold by Parangool to MKH Properties for AUD 60.0 million. Total Completions (sqm) Net Absorption (sqm)
Vacancy Rate (%)
Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
$700
$600
7.00%
8.7%
Headline Vacancy: 6.00%
Headline vacancy decreased 0.3 pps to 8.7% over the
quarter. Vacancy among prime stock rose to 8.8%,
w hile the secondary market saw vacancy fall to 8.5%.
5.00%
4.63-5.13% 4.00%
Yields: Jun-17 Jun-18 Jun-19 Jun-20 Jun-21 Jun-22
The prime yield range remained stable over the
quarter and currently stands at 4.63% - 5.13%.
Source: JLL Research as at 4Q21
20.8% $500
Vacancy:
An improvement in demand for prime grade stock drove the
St Leonards prime vacancy rate to decrease to 21.8%. $400
Conversely, the secondary vacancy rate rose slightly to
20.2%. The headline vacancy rate decreased to 20.8% - the
low est result since 3Q21. $300
16,700 sqm
8.00%
Construction:
St Leonards’ only development under construction is
the mixed-use development at 558 Pacific Highw ay,
comprising of 14 levels of commercial space (16,700 7.00%
sqm), 654 dw ellings and 10,500 sqm of retail space. It
is expected to complete in early 2023.
6.00%
5.00%
5.00-5.50%
Yields: 4.00%
The St Leonards prime yield range w as stable over Jun-17 Jun-18 Jun-19 Jun-20 Jun-21 Jun-22
the quarter at 5.00%-5.50%. The secondary yield
range w as also stable this quarter, remaining at Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
5.25%-5.75%.
& Rhodes
Positive net absorption of 7,300 sqm w as recorded in 2Q22,
w hich was driven by several large tenants leasing space. Market Balance
There were no completions or w ithdrawals recorded in 25,000 25%
2Q22, therefore total stock in the Sydney Olympic park/Rhodes
20,000
market remained unchanged at 294,300 sqm. 20%
15,000
Prim e gross effective rents declined to AUD 380, reflecting a
decline of -4.4% Y-o-Y. Prime incentives rose to 34.9% over the 10,000 15%
sqm
quarter, w hich is the highest recorded rate since JLL began 5,000
tracking the market. 10%
0
No transactions greater than AUD 5 m illion were recorded in
-5,000
the Sydney Olym pic Park/Rhodes market in 2Q22. The last 5%
transactions occurred in 2Q21. Grow thpoint Properties acquired -10,000
100% interest in 11 Murray Rose Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park
-15,000 0%
from Charter Hall for AUD 52.0 million.
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Net Increase in Stock (sqm) Net Absorption (sqm)
Vacancy Rate (%)
Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
0 sqm
Prime Gross Effective Rent
Construction:
There w ere no completions recorded in 2Q22. Therefore, Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
total stock remained unchanged at 294,300 sqm. Hew lett
Packard’s headquarters, located at 410 Concord Avenue,
Rhodes, remains the only project w ith development plans
submitted in the pipeline tracked by JLL. Prime Yield Range
8.00%
18.1% 7.50%
7.00%
Headline Vacancy: 6.50%
Driven by the positive net absorption of 7,250 sqm,
headline vacancy contracted by 2.5 pps to 18.1% over
6.00%
the quarter. In particular, the vacancy rate of Sydney 5.50%
Olympic Park office precinct declined by 3.2 pps over the 5.00%
quarter to 5.9%.
4.50%
4.00%
5.00-5.75%
Prime Yield Range
Yields:
The prime yield range remained stable at 5.00%-5.75% Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
over the quarter.
sqm
Prim e gross effective rents decreased by -1.3% to AUD 407 0 10%
per sqm per annum over the quarter, and by 0.4% Y-o-Y.
No transaction over AUD 5 m illion w as recorded over the -20,000 0%
quarter. The transaction w ith the greatest value over the
previous 12 m onths was, Gateway 241, located at 241A -40,000 -10%
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
O'Riordan Street, Mascot. The asset w as sold by Fort Street
Real Estate Capital to Savills Investment Management for AUD
151.5 million in 3Q21. Net Increase in Stock (sqm) Net Absorption (sqm)
$100
$0
8,500 sqm Jun-20 Sep-20Dec-20Mar-21 Jun-21 Sep-21Dec-21 Mar-22 Jun-22
7.50%
16.6%
7.00%
Headline Vacancy: 6.50%
As a result of the negative demand result, headline
vacancy rose by 0.5 pps to 16.6% in 2Q22. 6.00%
5.50%
5.00%
4.75-5.50%
Prime Yield Range
Yields: Source: JLL Research as at 2Q22
The prime yield remained unchanged at 4.75-5.50%
w ith a midpoint yield of 5.13% in 2Q22.