SNAPSHOT: 2026-03-01
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 1 Mar 2026
Compared to week ending 22 Feb 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 8,985 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 32.7% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 16.6% showed decline. 50.7% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.22%. 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 | +0.41% | 195 | 64 | 362 |
| Rest of WA | +0.39% | 143 | 27 | 490 |
| Hobart | +0.39% | 55 | 14 | 115 |
| Adelaide | +0.38% | 229 | 81 | 467 |
| Brisbane | +0.34% | 236 | 93 | 563 |
| Rest of SA | +0.26% | 112 | 63 | 459 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.25% | 534 | 234 | 1721 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.22% | 408 | 170 | 1449 |
| Australian Capital Territory | +0.21% | 48 | 17 | 107 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.18% | 321 | 185 | 1268 |
| Sydney | +0.14% | 322 | 230 | 860 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.10% | 126 | 77 | 472 |
| Darwin | +0.08% | 8 | 0 | 63 |
| Rest of NT | -0.01% | 8 | 5 | 38 |
| Melbourne | -0.12% | 193 | 231 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reservoir (Vic.) | Melbourne | $845,000 | +6.83% | 61 |
| Barrack Point | Rest of NSW | $1,880,000 | +6.82% | 3 |
| Weymouth | Rest of Tas. | $382,000 | +6.41% | 5 |
| Spring Gully (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $667,000 | +6.38% | 4 |
| Kew (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,190,000 | +6.31% | 45 |
| Tamarama | Sydney | $5,900,000 | +5.92% | 3 |
| North Toowoomba | Rest of Qld | $751,000 | +5.92% | 6 |
| Seaholme | Melbourne | $957,000 | +5.75% | 3 |
| Urrbrae | Adelaide | $1,680,000 | +5.66% | 5 |
| Success | Perth | $986,000 | +5.45% | 10 |
Reservoir (Vic.) leads at +6.83% (61 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Weymouth (+6.41%, 5 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,820,000 | -13.33% | 15 |
| Broadbeach Waters | Rest of Qld | $2,550,000 | -8.60% | 18 |
| Waterways | Melbourne | $1,210,000 | -6.92% | 3 |
| Mandogalup | Perth | $1,320,000 | -6.38% | 4 |
| McKinnon | Melbourne | $1,630,000 | -6.32% | 7 |
| Boronia | Melbourne | $815,000 | -6.00% | 30 |
| Bowral | Rest of NSW | $1,610,000 | -5.85% | 28 |
| Blackburn North | Melbourne | $1,350,000 | -5.59% | 14 |
| Caulfield East | Melbourne | $1,560,000 | -5.45% | 4 |
| Malvern (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,840,000 | -5.33% | 12 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-03-01. Prior week: 2026-02-22
- 8,985 SALs total, 8,985 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days