Private new home sales rose across the country in the March quarter and were particularly strong in Queensland, according to a survey from the Housing Industry Association.
New home sales increased by 5.8 per cent during the quarter, to be 23.4 per cent higher year-on-year, the HIA said.
Aggregated detached house sales lifted by 7 per cent, but multi-unit sales eased by 0.2 per cent, according to the association.
In the month of March, new home sales lifted by 0.2 per cent, the survey found.
In Queensland, detached house sales lifted by 20.2 per cent in the quarter.
Western Australia posted a 6.6 per cent rise in the quarter, while South Australia rose by 6.2 per cent, Victoria lifted by 5.6 per cent and NSW added 0.8 per cent.
HIA economist Diwa Hopkins said strong results occurred in the areas where a new housing recovery is just gaining traction.
"The original drivers of the recovery, NSW and WA, have maintained healthier levels of sales activity," Ms Hopkins said.
"This update shows there may be some potential for further growth in these states."