Nicola Powell

Nicola Powell

economist Australia

Dr. Nicola Powell is the Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, where she provides insights into the real estate market. With expertise in property trends and economic analysis, she has been vocal about issues surrounding housing affordability, particularly for first home buyers in Sydney. Recently, she expressed her support for the increased property price caps within the Help to Buy scheme, indicating that this adjustment is necessary to meet current market conditions and assist buyers who are struggling to enter the property market.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
50,632
Power
2,740$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 2 6.50 0.18% +10% 25,499,884 50,632 $1,380,000 2,740$
Totals 2 25,499,884 50,632 $1,380,000 2,740$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Dr Nicola Powell is the chief of research and economics at Domain and comments on cross-border buyer interest in the property market. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Suburbs where house values rose most in 2025

Australia Australia: Domain chief of research and economics Dr Nicola Powell said many of these areas that have shown such high growth over the last five years are being chosen because they offer cheaper alternatives. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: NSW tree-change towns where house prices jumped most in five years include Tweed, Muswellbrook, Albury

Australia Australia: Domain chief of research and economics Dr Nicola Powell said many buyers felt an emotional connection to homes that include greenery. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald: The type of home buyers pay a premium for

Australia Australia: Domain chief of research and economics Dr Nicola Powell said momentum has returned to Sydney’s housing market. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald: Median price hits record $1.75 million

Australia Australia: Dr Nicola Powell said Cotality’s findings echoed what the listings site had discovered in its 2025 Sustainability in Property report. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: How much value solar panels and NatHERS ratings add to property prices

Jamaica Jamaica: Nicola Powell is a final-year student at the Caribbean Maritime University who credits the foundation for helping her pursue her dreams. 9

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation seeks to empower students | News

Australia Australia: Dr Nicola Powell is Domain’s chief of research and economics, discussing the challenges for first home buyers in the housing market. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Suburbs where you can buy a Sydney home with a $1.5 million budget

Australia Australia: Dr Nicola Powell said the higher stamp duty costs relative to incomes were a financial burden on buyers that could lead to a misallocation of housing. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: How the stamp duty burden near-tripled in a generation