Celebrities' Property Moves: A Closer Look

In 2025, celebrities across Australia have been busy buying and selling properties, much like any other homeowner. From actors to athletes, many famous faces have made significant property transactions this year. Rebel Wilson, the popular actress and comedian, recently sold her Balmain investment property. The two-bedroom apartment, initially listed at $2. 3 million, sold for an undisclosed price. Wilson had purchased the property in 2015 for $1. 8 million and renovated it extensively. She had also sold her Birchgrove waterfront property for $9. 5 million in 2022. Simon Pryce, known as the Red Wiggle, and his wife Lauren Hannaford recently bought a home in Maroubra for $5. 7 million. They sold their Clovelly apartment for $2. 52 million. The couple has been looking for more space to accommodate their growing family. Nick Kyrgios, the tennis star, sold his Sydney penthouse for $1. 925 million. He had purchased the property in 2022 for $1. 6 million and renovated it before selling. The penthouse featured a rooftop terrace and was marketed as a luxurious skyhome. Chrissie Swan, a well-known radio and television presenter, sold her Hawthorn East property for just below $2. 6 million. She had renovated the property after purchasing it three years ago. The property was named after iconic Hollywood figures Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli.Andy Allen, the MasterChef star, bought a designer home in Melbourne’s inner north for $3. 85 million. The move indicated his intention to put down permanent roots in Melbourne. The home features Scandinavian and Japanese influences and is located about 7. 5 kilometers from the CBD. Lance “Buddy” and Jacinta Franklin sold their luxury Gold Coast mansion. The property, listed for sale last year and then taken off the market, was finally sold to a Victorian family. The selling agent did not disclose the sale price. Libby Trickett, the Olympic champion swimmer, and her husband Luke bought a $20 million mansion on Brisbane’s waterfront. The property features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a swimming pool, and a tennis court. It is listed for rent at $4950 a week, the most expensive rental in Brisbane. Mick Fanning, the surfing legend, sold his beachfront dream home for $16. 05 million. The property, located in Bilinga, set a new benchmark for the southern Gold Coast. Fanning had purchased the property in 2011 for $3. 25 million and built the three-storey residence three years later. Tom Jonas, the former Port Adelaide captain, sold his Norwood home for $2. 3 million. He had purchased the character home with his now-wife Millie in 2018. The property features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an in-ground pool. Michael Angelakis, the seafood king and television legend, sold his Netherby home for an undisclosed price. Angelakis and his wife Silvana had lived in the property for 44 years. The couple sold the property to move to a $250 million development in Forestville.