SNAPSHOT: 2026-02-08
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 8 Feb 2026
Compared to week ending 1 Feb 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 8,996 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 33.4% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 14.9% showed decline. 51.7% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.26%. Median: 0.00%
2. Regional Breakdown
Average week-on-week price change by region. Only regions with 10+ suburbs shown.
| Region (SUA) | Avg WoW | Suburbs Up | Suburbs Down | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | +0.47% | 187 | 69 | 362 |
| Brisbane | +0.44% | 261 | 79 | 563 |
| Adelaide | +0.37% | 223 | 75 | 467 |
| Rest of WA | +0.35% | 140 | 32 | 490 |
| Rest of SA | +0.35% | 135 | 56 | 463 |
| Rest of NT | +0.35% | 10 | 4 | 38 |
| Darwin | +0.30% | 10 | 1 | 63 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.27% | 357 | 166 | 1269 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.26% | 455 | 143 | 1453 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.26% | 487 | 206 | 1720 |
| Sydney | +0.22% | 321 | 185 | 860 |
| Australian Capital Territory | +0.19% | 37 | 19 | 107 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.16% | 134 | 68 | 475 |
| Hobart | +0.15% | 45 | 29 | 115 |
| Melbourne | -0.14% | 205 | 208 | 551 |
3. Top 10 Growth Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
Filtered to suburbs with at least 3 sales in the past 30 days.
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington East | Rest of SA | $504,000 | +15.07% | 4 |
| Jandakot | Perth | $989,000 | +8.09% | 3 |
| Dianella | Perth | $1,120,000 | +7.69% | 30 |
| Paddington (Qld) | Brisbane | $2,190,000 | +6.83% | 9 |
| Biggera Waters | Rest of Qld | $1,320,000 | +5.60% | 13 |
| West Hobart | Hobart | $1,010,000 | +5.32% | 11 |
| Douglas (Townsville - Qld) | Rest of Qld | $695,000 | +5.14% | 10 |
| Fyansford | Rest of Vic. | $1,050,000 | +5.00% | 4 |
| Gwelup | Perth | $1,540,000 | +4.76% | 4 |
| Eastwood (NSW) | Sydney | $2,480,000 | +4.64% | 10 |
Wellington East leads at +15.07% (4 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Dianella (+7.69%, 30 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millendon | Perth | $1,150,000 | -8.73% | 3 |
| Altona (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,040,000 | -7.14% | 13 |
| Strathfield (NSW) | Sydney | $4,180,000 | -7.11% | 6 |
| Safety Beach (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,230,000 | -5.38% | 19 |
| Campbelltown (NSW) | Sydney | $1,060,000 | -5.36% | 18 |
| Casula | Sydney | $1,150,000 | -4.96% | 7 |
| Kew (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,150,000 | -4.87% | 9 |
| Adelaide | Adelaide | $1,180,000 | -4.84% | 17 |
| Werribee | Melbourne | $691,000 | -4.56% | 57 |
| Sunnybank Hills | Brisbane | $1,310,000 | -4.38% | 10 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-02-08. Prior week: 2026-02-01
- 8,996 SALs total, 8,996 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days