The CoreLogic RP Data Home Value Index

Property prices in Australia's combined capital cities have now been growing for 50 consecutive months, but the growth is patchy, with Melbourne and Sydney accounting for most of the gains, says CoreLogic.

A continued surge in Sydney and Melbourne property prices offset falls in other capital cities to produce an overall gain in June, says CoreLogic.

Melbourne prices soared 13.9% in the year to May, and Sydney prices were up 13.1%, says CoreLogic.