While 2020’s property market was certainly unpredictable, that didn’t stop plenty of Australian celebrities from making purchases.
The likes of Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, Jennifer Hawkins, and Hamish and Zoë Foster Blake all splashed out on properties this year.
And no expense was spared, with the stars spending millions of dollars on each of their purchases.
Buying up big: Stars like Jennifer Hawkins and Jake Wall (pictured at the opening of The Star in Sydney in October 2011) splashed out on multimillion-dollar properties this year
Jackie ‘O’ Henderson
The 45-year-old radio host purchased a mansion in Sydney’s Woollahra for $11million after splitting from her husband of 15 years, Lee Henderson, two years ago.
According to realestate.com.au in June, Jackie loved the home so much she went over the $10million price guide by an additional seven figures.
The villa-style property features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and was only on the market for three days before Jackie swooped in.
![Sold! While 2020's property market was certainly unpredictable, that didn't stop plenty of Australian celebrities, such as Jackie 'O' Henderson, from making purchases](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394392-9097617-image-a-1_1609305596445.jpg)
Sold! While 2020’s property market was certainly unpredictable, that didn’t stop plenty of Australian celebrities, such as Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, from making purchases
![New digs: The 45-year-old radio host purchased a home in Sydney's Woollahra for $11million after splitting from her husband of 15 years, Lee Henderson, two years ago](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394400-9097617-image-a-4_1609305710940.jpg)
New digs: The 45-year-old radio host purchased a home in Sydney’s Woollahra for $11million after splitting from her husband of 15 years, Lee Henderson, two years ago
![Splashing out: According to realestate.com.au in June, Jackie loved the home so much she went over the $10million price guide by an additional seven figures](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394398-9097617-Splashing_out_According_to_a_report_by_realestate_com_au_in_June-a-42_1609379728342.jpg)
Splashing out: According to realestate.com.au in June, Jackie loved the home so much she went over the $10million price guide by an additional seven figures
![Room to move: The villa-style property features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and was only on the market for three days before Jackie swooped in](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394402-9097617-Room_to_move_The_villa_style_property_features_four_bedrooms_and-a-43_1609379728390.jpg)
Room to move: The villa-style property features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and was only on the market for three days before Jackie swooped in
Hamish and Zoë Foster Blake
The power couple recently purchased a $8,925,000 home in Sydney’s Vaucluse after announcing they were relocating from Melbourne.
According to a report by Domain earlier this month, Hamish, 39, and Zoë, 40, bought the property as a family home for themselves and their two young children.
The mansion boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a swimming pool and a self-contained office space.
![Splashing the cash: No expense was spared for Australia's A-list, with stars spending millions of dollars on each of their purchases. Pictured: Hamish and Zoë Foster Blake](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394314-9097617-Moving_on_No_expense_was_spared_with_celebrities_laying_down_mil-a-44_1609379728402.jpg)
Splashing the cash: No expense was spared for Australia’s A-list, with stars spending millions of dollars on each of their purchases. Pictured: Hamish and Zoë Foster Blake
![Making a move: The Blakes recently purchased a $8,925,000 home in Sydney's Vaucluse after announcing they were relocating from Melbourne](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394300-9097617-Making_a_move_The_celebrity_couple_recently_purchased_a_8_925_00-a-45_1609379728406.jpg)
Making a move: The Blakes recently purchased a $8,925,000 home in Sydney’s Vaucluse after announcing they were relocating from Melbourne
![Home, sweet home: According to a report by Domain earlier this month, Hamish, 39, and Zoë, 40, bought the property as a family home for themselves and their two young children](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394290-9097617-image-a-8_1609305813841.jpg)
Home, sweet home: According to a report by Domain earlier this month, Hamish, 39, and Zoë, 40, bought the property as a family home for themselves and their two young children
![Plenty of space: The mansion boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a swimming pool and a self-contained office space](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394288-9097617-image-a-9_1609305820666.jpg)
Plenty of space: The mansion boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a swimming pool and a self-contained office space
Jennifer Hawkins and Jake Wall
After selling their Newport mansion for a record $24.5million earlier this year, the genetically blessed pair purchased a $6.95million property in Sydney’s Whale Beach.
According to Domain in September, Jake and Jennifer, both 37, purchased the largest oceanfront property in the area.
The sprawling estate is situated on more than 3,000 square metres, and has full-length terraces, along with a 15-metre swimming pool.
![Cashing in: Jennifer and Jake quietly sold their Newport mansion for a record $24.5million earlier this year. Pictured at a launch party in Sydney in August 2013](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394426-9097617-image-a-10_1609305839438.jpg)
Cashing in: Jennifer and Jake quietly sold their Newport mansion for a record $24.5million earlier this year. Pictured at a launch party in Sydney in August 2013
![Life's a beach: The pair purchased a $6.95million property in Sydney's Whale Beach this year](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394366-9097617-image-a-11_1609305902298.jpg)
Life’s a beach: The pair purchased a $6.95million property in Sydney’s Whale Beach this year
![Moving in: According to Domain in September, Jake and Jennifer, both 37, purchased the largest oceanfront property in the area](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394362-9097617-image-a-12_1609305908938.jpg)
Moving in: According to Domain in September, Jake and Jennifer, both 37, purchased the largest oceanfront property in the area
![Life of luxury: The sprawling property is situated on more than 3,000 square metres, and has full-length terraces, along with a 15-metre swimming pool](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394354-9097617-image-a-13_1609305915590.jpg)
Life of luxury: The sprawling property is situated on more than 3,000 square metres, and has full-length terraces, along with a 15-metre swimming pool
Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin and Jesinta Franklin
After recently selling their home in Sydney’s Rose Bay for almost $4million, the couple purchased an apartment in the same suburb for $5million.
According to a report by realestate.com.au this month, Buddy, 33, and Jesinta, 29, bought the new property off-the-plan.
The apartment is due for completion next month, and it’s said to be bigger than the couple’s current home.
Jesinta and Buddy are expecting their second child at the end of March, which may have inspired their decision to move address.
![Staying put: Lance 'Buddy' Franklin and Jesinta Franklin have clearly embraced the lifestyle in Sydney's Rose Bay](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394272-9097617-image-a-14_1609305944145.jpg)
Staying put: Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin and Jesinta Franklin have clearly embraced the lifestyle in Sydney’s Rose Bay
![Close by: After recently selling their home in Rose Bay for almost $4million, the couple purchased an apartment in the same suburb for $5million](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394276-9097617-image-a-16_1609306011246.jpg)
Close by: After recently selling their home in Rose Bay for almost $4million, the couple purchased an apartment in the same suburb for $5million
![Big reveal: According to a report by realestate.com.au this month, Buddy, 33, and Jesinta, 29, purchased the new property off-the-plan](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394274-9097617-image-a-17_1609306018689.jpg)
Big reveal: According to a report by realestate.com.au this month, Buddy, 33, and Jesinta, 29, purchased the new property off-the-plan
![Family home: The apartment is due for completion next month, and it's said to be bigger than the couple's current home. Jesinta and Buddy are expecting their second child at the end of March, which may have inspired their decision to move address](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394270-9097617-The_apartment_is_due_for_completion_next_month_and_is_bigger_tha-m-47_1609307341715.jpg)
Family home: The apartment is due for completion next month, and it’s said to be bigger than the couple’s current home. Jesinta and Buddy are expecting their second child at the end of March, which may have inspired their decision to move address
Sophie Monk
According to a report by realestate.com.au in July, Sophie, 41, snapped up a home on the NSW Central Coast for a cool $2.25million.
The spacious property is situated in the hinterlands in Matcham, and features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a pool.
It was only renovated last year for $250,000, and was last sold in 2016 for $1.4million.
![Going south: According to a report by realestate.com.au in July, Sophie Monk snapped up a home on the NSW Central Coast for a cool $2.25million](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394318-9097617-Going_south_According_to_a_report_by_realestate_com_au_in_July_S-a-46_1609379729318.jpg)
Going south: According to a report by realestate.com.au in July, Sophie Monk snapped up a home on the NSW Central Coast for a cool $2.25million
![Like new: It was only renovated last year for $250,000, and was last sold in 2016 for $1.4million](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394382-9097617-Like_new_It_was_only_renovated_last_year_for_250_000_and_was_las-a-47_1609379729323.jpg)
Like new: It was only renovated last year for $250,000, and was last sold in 2016 for $1.4million
The home boasts a master bedroom with an ensuite and oversized walk-in wardrobe, as well as a cinema room and electric fireplace.
There’s also a sprawling outdoor entertainment area with a fireplace and pizza oven.
Meanwhile, Sophie has retained her five-bedroom Gold Coast home, and is renting it out for $1,200 a week.
![Entertainer: There's a sprawling outdoor entertainment area with a fireplace and pizza oven](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394388-9097617-Entertainer_There_s_also_a_sprawling_outdoor_entertainment_area_-a-48_1609379729327.jpg)
Entertainer: There’s a sprawling outdoor entertainment area with a fireplace and pizza oven
![Making a splash: The spacious property is situated in the hinterlands in Matcham, and features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a pool](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394376-9097617-Making_a_splash_The_sprawling_property_is_situated_in_the_hinter-a-49_1609379729331.jpg)
Making a splash: The spacious property is situated in the hinterlands in Matcham, and features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a pool
Tammy Hembrow
The 26-year-old fitness entrepreneur purchased a $2.88million home in Broadbeach Waters on the Gold Coast earlier this year.
As reported by realestate.com.au in August, Tammy bought the property just 17 days after it hit the market.
The two-level home overlooks the river and boasts views of the city skyline.
![Ker-ching: Tammy Hembrow purchased a $2.88million home in Broadbeach Waters on the Gold Coast earlier this year](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394280-9097617-Ker_ching_Tammy_Hembrow_purchased_a_2_88million_home_in_Broadbea-a-57_1609379730203.jpg)
Ker-ching: Tammy Hembrow purchased a $2.88million home in Broadbeach Waters on the Gold Coast earlier this year
It features an open-plan design with multiple living areas, five bedrooms, a swimming pool and a fire pit.
The home also boasts a jet ski ramp and timber jetty for water access.
‘This property offers space for relaxation, family time, large-scale entertaining, intimate gatherings and recreation,’ the real estate listing read.
![Moving fast: Tammy bought the property just 17 days after it hit the market](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394286-9097617-Moving_fast_According_to_a_report_by_realestate_com_au_in_August-a-58_1609379730422.jpg)
Moving fast: Tammy bought the property just 17 days after it hit the market
![Perfect: It features an open-plan design with multiple living areas, five bedrooms, a swimming pool and a fire pit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394282-9097617-Perfect_It_features_an_open_plan_design_with_multiple_living_are-a-59_1609379730537.jpg)
Perfect: It features an open-plan design with multiple living areas, five bedrooms, a swimming pool and a fire pit
Carl Barron
The 56-year-old comedian recently purchased a $4.7million penthouse apartment in Sydney’s Darling Point.
According to realestate.com.au earlier this month, Carl made the purchase after selling two of his apartments in Potts Point last year.
The new apartment features spacious open-plan living and a balcony with stunning views of Sydney Harbour.
![Growing: Comedian Carl Barron (left, with Greg 'Sully' Sullivan and Akmal Saleh at a charity telethon in Brisbane in January 2011) has added to his property portfolio](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394422-9097617-Growing_Comedian_Carl_Barron_left_with_Greg_Sully_Sullivan_and_A-a-51_1609379729963.jpg)
Growing: Comedian Carl Barron (left, with Greg ‘Sully’ Sullivan and Akmal Saleh at a charity telethon in Brisbane in January 2011) has added to his property portfolio
![Stunning: The 56-year-old comedian recently purchased a $4.7million penthouse apartment in Sydney's Darling Point](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394430-9097617-image-a-28_1609306243505.jpg)
Stunning: The 56-year-old comedian recently purchased a $4.7million penthouse apartment in Sydney’s Darling Point
![What a view: The new apartment features spacious open-plan living and a balcony with stunning views of Sydney Harbour](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394326-9097617-What_a_view_The_new_apartment_features_spacious_open_plan_living-a-50_1609379729958.jpg)
What a view: The new apartment features spacious open-plan living and a balcony with stunning views of Sydney Harbour
![Sold: According to realestate.com.au earlier this month, Carl made the purchase after selling two of his apartments in Potts Point last year](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394334-9097617-image-a-32_1609306486082.jpg)
Sold: According to realestate.com.au earlier this month, Carl made the purchase after selling two of his apartments in Potts Point last year
Nathan Lyon
The 33-year-old cricketer recently purchased his first property with his partner, Emma McCarthy, realestate.com.au reports.
The couple paid $3.8million for a brand new townhouse in Sydney’s Tennyson Point.
The home features five bedrooms, five bathrooms and three car spaces, and is built on 400 square metres.
![Next step: Nathan Lyon recently purchased his first property with his partner, Emma McCarthy](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394404-9097617-image-a-29_1609306281956.jpg)
Next step: Nathan Lyon recently purchased his first property with his partner, Emma McCarthy
![Making it their home: The couple paid $3.8million for a brand new townhouse in Sydney's Tennyson Point](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394306-9097617-image-a-33_1609306553297.jpg)
Making it their home: The couple paid $3.8million for a brand new townhouse in Sydney’s Tennyson Point
Larry Emdur
The Morning Show host, 56, recently bought a holiday home in Kangaroo Valley.
As first reported by realestate.com.au in October, Larry purchased the property for $2.15million.
The four-hectare eco-friendly property is nicknamed ‘Black Barn’, and its steel, glass and concrete finishes give it an industrial feel.
![Retreat: Larry Emdur (pictured at the Men's Health MAN 2016 Awards in Sydney in May 2016) recently bought a holiday home in Kangaroo Valley](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394410-9097617-image-a-34_1609306572606.jpg)
Retreat: Larry Emdur (pictured at the Men’s Health MAN 2016 Awards in Sydney in May 2016) recently bought a holiday home in Kangaroo Valley
![Big money: As first reported by realestate.com.au in October, Larry purchased the property for $2.15million](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37394408-9097617-image-a-35_1609306601814.jpg)
Big money: As first reported by realestate.com.au in October, Larry purchased the property for $2.15million
It also features two floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, an open-plan living area, and four bedroom pods, each with an ensuite.
Larry and his wife of 25 years, Sylvie, are planning on installing a sunrise yoga deck and water tank swimming pool.
In keeping with the environmentally friendly theme, the home has solar panels with a battery bank and rainwater harvesting.
![Thinking of the environment: The four-hectare eco-friendly property is nicknamed 'Black Barn', and its steel, glass and concrete finishes give it an industrial feel](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394412-9097617-Thinking_of_the_environment_The_four_hectare_property_is_nicknam-a-52_1609379729965.jpg)
Thinking of the environment: The four-hectare eco-friendly property is nicknamed ‘Black Barn’, and its steel, glass and concrete finishes give it an industrial feel
![Sprawling: It also features two floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, an open-plan living area, and four bedroom pods, each with an ensuite](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394414-9097617-Sprawling_It_also_features_two_floor_to_ceiling_fireplaces_an_op-a-53_1609379729972.jpg)
Sprawling: It also features two floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, an open-plan living area, and four bedroom pods, each with an ensuite
Steve Smith
The 31-year-old cricketer spent $6.6million on a home in Sydney’s Vaucluse earlier this year.
Steve purchased the house with his wife of two years, Dani Willis, after renting nearby, realestate.com.au reported in July.
The luxury home features a swimming pool, steam room, gym, four-car garage, wine cellar and outdoor entertainment area.
![Buying up: Steve Smith spent $6.6million on a home in Sydney's Vaucluse earlier this year. Pictured with his wife, Dani Willis, at a premiere in Sydney in March 2020](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37394406-9097617-Buying_up_Steve_Smith_spent_6_6million_on_a_home_in_Sydney_s_Vau-a-56_1609379730179.jpg)
Buying up: Steve Smith spent $6.6million on a home in Sydney’s Vaucluse earlier this year. Pictured with his wife, Dani Willis, at a premiere in Sydney in March 2020
![A home of their own: Steve and Dani purchased the house after renting nearby, realestate.com.au reported in July](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/02/37396250-9097617-A_home_of_their_own_Steve_and_Dani_purchased_the_house_after_ren-a-60_1609381346206.jpg)
A home of their own: Steve and Dani purchased the house after renting nearby, realestate.com.au reported in July
![Mansion: The luxury home features a swimming pool, steam room, gym, four-car garage, wine cellar and outdoor entertainment area](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37396246-9097617-image-a-51_1609307881173.jpg)
Mansion: The luxury home features a swimming pool, steam room, gym, four-car garage, wine cellar and outdoor entertainment area
Tim Minchin
Following in Larry Emdur’s footsteps, the 45-year-old entertainer purchased a holiday home in Kangaroo Valley.
According to Property Observer in September, Tim bought the place for $1.08million with his wife of 18 years, Sarah.
The home was described as a ‘renovation project’ for the couple, and was last sold for $30,000 back in 1989.
![Rural: Tim Minchin (pictured at the 2020 AACTA Awards in Sydney in November 2020) recently purchased a holiday home in Kangaroo Valley](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37395210-9097617-image-a-40_1609306733048.jpg)
Rural: Tim Minchin (pictured at the 2020 AACTA Awards in Sydney in November 2020) recently purchased a holiday home in Kangaroo Valley
![Investment: According to Property Observer in September, Tim bought the place for $1.08million with his wife of 18 years, Sarah](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/31/01/37395750-9097617-Investment_According_to_a_report_by_Property_Observer_in_Septemb-a-55_1609379730153.jpg)
Investment: According to Property Observer in September, Tim bought the place for $1.08million with his wife of 18 years, Sarah
![Fixer upper: The home was described as a 'renovation project' for the couple, and was last sold for $30,000 back in 1989](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37395752-9097617-image-a-43_1609306841783.jpg)
Fixer upper: The home was described as a ‘renovation project’ for the couple, and was last sold for $30,000 back in 1989
George Miller
According to realestate.com.au in August, the 75-year-old filmmaker purchased a holiday home in the Upper Kangaroo River region of the NSW Southern Highlands.
The Mad Max director spent $4.35million on the property, which he bought from INXS guitarist Tim Farriss.
The 37-hectare property doubles as a cattle farm, and features a 1920s dwelling, as well as two one-bedroom cottages.
![Rest and retreat: According to realestate.com.au in August, filmmaker George Miller purchased a holiday home in the Upper Kangaroo River region of the NSW Southern Highlands. Pictured at the Baby Driver premiere in Sydney in July 2017](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37395212-9097617-image-a-41_1609306741527.jpg)
Rest and retreat: According to realestate.com.au in August, filmmaker George Miller purchased a holiday home in the Upper Kangaroo River region of the NSW Southern Highlands. Pictured at the Baby Driver premiere in Sydney in July 2017
![Exchanging hands: The Mad Max director spent $4.35million on the property, which he bought from INXS guitarist Tim Farriss](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37395742-9097617-image-a-44_1609306849899.jpg)
Exchanging hands: The Mad Max director spent $4.35million on the property, which he bought from INXS guitarist Tim Farriss
![Farm life: The 37-hectare property doubles as a cattle farm, and features a 1920s dwelling, as well as two one-bedroom cottages](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37395740-9097617-image-a-45_1609306857681.jpg)
Farm life: The 37-hectare property doubles as a cattle farm, and features a 1920s dwelling, as well as two one-bedroom cottages
![Gorgeous: The sprawling property overlooks the serene NSW countryside, with a deck chair set up for relaxing](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/30/05/37395744-9097617-image-a-46_1609306863827.jpg)
Gorgeous: The sprawling property overlooks the serene NSW countryside, with a deck chair set up for relaxing