Four retired CityCats are sold at auction following a surge of interest from buyers, according to reports across Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and Brisbane Times. The articles say the sales draw attention to the vessels’ iconic status and the appeal they hold for private owners. While the outlets describe different levels of buyer interest and auction momentum, they all report that the CityCats are purchased by non-government buyers and that at least some prospective purchasers intend to repurpose the ferries for personal residential use. The reports frame the auction as a notable event for the decommissioned fleet, highlighting that demand is driven by people looking to convert the boats into homes rather than operate them as transport vessels. The outlets do not present a unified explanation of how the conversions would be carried out or confirm any specific buyer identities, but they agree on the key outcome: all four retired CityCats are sold at auction amid a flurry of attention from potential buyers.