Sydney and Melbourne's median residential property prices are only lower than world-leading Hong Kong and Vancouver, despite the recent sharp local market downturn, according to the latest Demographia global survey of housing affordability.

Strong pent-up demand from first-time buyers, investors and owner occupiers is expected to be boosted from Hong Kong, where political and social unrest is expected to increase interest in safer markets.

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