Certain regional areas are experiencing a surge in homebuyer demand, according to new data from one of the banking big four. In fact, nearly half of the booming areas are regional towns. "In Queensland, demand is surging in regional areas like Bundaberg and Townsville, fuelled by recent infrastructure upgrades such as the Bundaberg Port expansion and North Queensland Stadium." "Whether you're looking in a capital city or a regional hub, the fundamentals of a good buy don't change," he said. "Buyers should be focusing on areas with strong employment drivers and good transport connections, because those things underpin long-term demand.