It’s Aussie Open season, and that means plenty of home grown tennis action. The Open could even lob your property’s value higher – if you know how to tap into tennis fever.

What’s not to love about the Australian Open?

Superbly fit athletes come together with fans to deliver a fortnight of world class tennis – all in Melbourne, one of our most accessible cities.

But here’s the icing on the tennis cake.

The benefits of the Australian Open (AO) can go a lot further than enjoying all the action courtside. It can also see property owners reap valuable financial rewards.

Here’s how:

1. Give yourself a ‘home court’ advantage

Around 1.4 million Australians play tennis[1], and it’s a fair bet the AO – the first Grand Slam of the tennis calendar – inspires more Australians to pick up a racquet.

Could it be worth adding a tennis court to your backyard – assuming you have the space available?

Absolutely!

A report by Domain suggests that adding a tennis court to your property can see its value climb by $200,000[2].

Not a bad result considering it can cost as little as $5,000 to add a tennis court to the backyard according to Hi Pages[3]. That’s almost half the cost of a top-priced ticket to the AO men’s finals[4].

You’ll also get the benefit of year-round enjoyment with much lower operating costs than, say, a swimming pool.

Always speak to your local Raine & Horne property expert to get a feel for whether it’s worth adding a tennis court to your place.

The thing is, there may be no need to build a court of your own.

Raine & Horne has a number of properties listed for sale that already feature tennis courts.

A great example is 66 Minkara Road, Bayview listed by Niba Sokolov of Director of Raine & Horne Avalon | Palm Beach. Set in Sydney’s prestigious northern beaches, this property boasts five bedrooms, tennis courts and a magnificent outlook across Pittwater and beyond.

2. Apartments serving up tennis court living

You don’t have to own a house to benefit from a tennis court. They can also be a feature of apartment complexes.

That’s the case with 2810/2 Quay Street, Haymarket, listed for sale by James Astor and Robert Lee of Raine & Horne City Living\Pyrmont, which features 3-bedrooms, secure undercover parking, and resort style facilities including swimming pool, spa, sauna, gym, and tennis courts – as well as sweeping views of Sydney’s skyline.

Also worth a look for tennis lovers is 2D/5 Clifford Street, Surfers Paradise in Queensland. Listed for sale by Ben Brackenrifge Principal of Raine & Horne Surfers Paradise, this sun-drenched apartment offers the amenity of not one, but two swimming pools plus a full-sized tennis court – all the upside with none of the maintenance!

3. Consider properties with nearby access to tennis courts

Don’t have the room for your own tennis court? No problem!

The next best thing can be a property within close proximity of courts.

We see a great example of this in 5 Nora Street, Maylands just 4 kilometres northeast of the Adelaide CBD and listed for sale by Vincent Law and Constantine Pappa of Raine & Horne Unley. This property, which was also shortlisted as an HIA Finalist for Best Custom-Built Home, has a backyard directly adjoining local tennis courts, offering a rare lifestyle advantage.

Ace your sporting lifestyle today

With dozens of listings that offer access to a tennis court, Raine & Horne can help you enjoy the sport, the healthy lifestyle, and potential capital growth that properties with a tennis court may inspire.

Talk to your local Raine & Horne property expert to get your game on, and ace your dream to play tennis just a drop shot from your own back door.

[1] https://www.tennis.com.au/fan-zone/news/2023/12/04/more-aussies-hit-the-courts-as-the-summer-of-tennis-begins

[2] https://www.domain.com.au/news/advantage-home-owners-a-tennis-court-can-easily-add-another-200000-to-the-price-1192375/

[3] https://hipages.com.au/article/how_much_does_a_tennis_court_cost

[4] https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/rod-laver-arena-single-session-night-australian-open-2026-melbourne-01-02-2026/event/2500631504CC2ACF