SNAPSHOT: 2026-02-15
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 15 Feb 2026
Compared to week ending 8 Feb 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 9,000 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 33.5% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 14.9% showed decline. 51.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | +0.45% | 271 | 60 | 563 |
| Rest of WA | +0.39% | 136 | 35 | 491 |
| Rest of SA | +0.38% | 146 | 46 | 463 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.35% | 149 | 67 | 475 |
| Perth | +0.31% | 188 | 68 | 362 |
| Adelaide | +0.29% | 215 | 74 | 467 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.27% | 454 | 147 | 1453 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.26% | 493 | 227 | 1722 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.25% | 337 | 155 | 1270 |
| Sydney | +0.15% | 333 | 198 | 860 |
| Hobart | +0.13% | 43 | 23 | 115 |
| Australian Capital Territory | +0.13% | 42 | 23 | 107 |
| Darwin | +0.11% | 4 | 1 | 63 |
| Melbourne | -0.01% | 197 | 207 | 551 |
| Rest of NT | -0.28% | 5 | 9 | 38 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taringa | Brisbane | $1,780,000 | +9.20% | 3 |
| Strathfield South | Sydney | $1,970,000 | +8.84% | 3 |
| Mornington (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,280,000 | +7.56% | 32 |
| Pascoe Vale | Melbourne | $828,000 | +7.25% | 30 |
| Morwell | Rest of Vic. | $451,000 | +6.87% | 29 |
| Suttontown | Rest of SA | $799,000 | +6.68% | 4 |
| Devonport | Rest of Tas. | $665,000 | +6.06% | 24 |
| Long Beach | Rest of NSW | $1,060,000 | +6.00% | 5 |
| Mango Hill | Brisbane | $1,060,000 | +6.00% | 12 |
| Lakes Entrance | Rest of Vic. | $632,000 | +5.69% | 9 |
Taringa leads at +9.20% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Mornington (Vic.) (+7.56%, 32 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathfield (NSW) | Sydney | $3,910,000 | -6.46% | 9 |
| Epping (NSW) | Sydney | $2,390,000 | -4.40% | 13 |
| Chisholm (NSW) | Rest of NSW | $1,090,000 | -4.39% | 9 |
| Riverview (NSW) | Sydney | $3,680,000 | -4.17% | 3 |
| Smithfield (NSW) | Sydney | $1,390,000 | -4.14% | 8 |
| Pakenham | Melbourne | $699,000 | -4.12% | 69 |
| Broken Hill | Rest of NSW | $262,000 | -4.03% | 37 |
| Kew (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,070,000 | -3.72% | 13 |
| Dulwich Hill | Sydney | $2,370,000 | -3.66% | 8 |
| Hastings (Vic.) | Melbourne | $760,000 | -3.55% | 15 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-02-15. Prior week: 2026-02-08
- 9,000 SALs total, 9,000 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days