SNAPSHOT: 2026-02-22
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 22 Feb 2026
Compared to week ending 15 Feb 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 9,004 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 33.6% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 15.9% showed decline. 50.5% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.25%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest of WA | +0.47% | 162 | 26 | 491 |
| Adelaide | +0.46% | 244 | 71 | 467 |
| Brisbane | +0.46% | 264 | 70 | 563 |
| Rest of SA | +0.42% | 140 | 48 | 463 |
| Hobart | +0.27% | 52 | 23 | 115 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.25% | 506 | 222 | 1724 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.24% | 434 | 143 | 1454 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.24% | 139 | 77 | 475 |
| Perth | +0.23% | 172 | 82 | 362 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.21% | 320 | 190 | 1271 |
| Australian Capital Territory | +0.20% | 44 | 20 | 107 |
| Sydney | +0.14% | 331 | 221 | 860 |
| Darwin | +0.13% | 10 | 0 | 63 |
| Rest of NT | +0.03% | 9 | 6 | 38 |
| Melbourne | -0.12% | 201 | 229 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gawler West | Adelaide | $446,000 | +5.94% | 3 |
| Kingston Se | Rest of SA | $507,000 | +5.85% | 5 |
| Tatura | Rest of Vic. | $478,000 | +5.75% | 4 |
| Preston (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,050,000 | +5.63% | 38 |
| North Dandalup | Perth | $1,010,000 | +5.32% | 3 |
| The Range (Qld) | Rest of Qld | $837,000 | +5.28% | 17 |
| Palmview | Rest of Qld | $1,210,000 | +5.22% | 19 |
| Pascoe Vale | Melbourne | $869,000 | +4.95% | 42 |
| Gosford | Sydney | $836,000 | +4.89% | 3 |
| Ocean Grove | Rest of Vic. | $1,100,000 | +4.76% | 27 |
Gawler West leads at +5.94% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Tatura (+5.75%, 4 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye | Melbourne | $1,050,000 | -7.08% | 27 |
| Brighton-Le-Sands | Sydney | $2,070,000 | -6.33% | 4 |
| Paddington (NSW) | Sydney | $3,400,000 | -6.08% | 22 |
| Avoca Beach | Sydney | $1,840,000 | -5.64% | 8 |
| Kew East | Melbourne | $2,010,000 | -5.63% | 4 |
| Parkdale | Melbourne | $1,400,000 | -5.41% | 10 |
| Hawthorn (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,450,000 | -5.41% | 10 |
| Hampton (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,280,000 | -5.39% | 6 |
| Bickley | Perth | $1,100,000 | -5.17% | 3 |
| Warrnambool | Rest of Vic. | $605,000 | -5.17% | 34 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-02-22. Prior week: 2026-02-15
- 9,004 SALs total, 9,004 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days