SNAPSHOT: 2026-03-08
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 8 Mar 2026
Compared to week ending 1 Mar 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 8,910 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 30.4% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 16.9% showed decline. 52.7% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.15%. 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 | +0.44% | 196 | 61 | 362 |
| Hobart | +0.26% | 48 | 20 | 115 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.25% | 416 | 154 | 1439 |
| Rest of WA | +0.23% | 126 | 37 | 484 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.21% | 318 | 167 | 1256 |
| Brisbane | +0.21% | 206 | 96 | 562 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.20% | 467 | 218 | 1684 |
| Adelaide | +0.14% | 179 | 89 | 467 |
| Rest of SA | +0.11% | 93 | 61 | 457 |
| Rest of NT | +0.06% | 5 | 2 | 36 |
| Darwin | +0.05% | 7 | 0 | 63 |
| Australian Capital Territory | +0.05% | 37 | 21 | 107 |
| Sydney | +0.02% | 316 | 243 | 860 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.01% | 112 | 88 | 467 |
| Melbourne | -0.29% | 185 | 249 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traralgon | Rest of Vic. | $641,000 | +7.37% | 45 |
| Oatley | Sydney | $2,860,000 | +7.12% | 13 |
| West Bathurst | Rest of NSW | $634,000 | +6.73% | 13 |
| Kew (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,330,000 | +6.39% | 44 |
| Stratheden | Rest of NSW | $682,000 | +5.74% | 3 |
| Dalkeith | Perth | $3,370,000 | +5.64% | 7 |
| Sandy Bay | Hobart | $1,210,000 | +5.22% | 18 |
| Southport (Qld) | Rest of Qld | $1,240,000 | +5.08% | 16 |
| Maribyrnong | Melbourne | $1,020,000 | +5.05% | 19 |
| Whyalla Stuart | Rest of SA | $313,000 | +5.03% | 19 |
Traralgon leads at +7.37% (45 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, West Bathurst (+6.73%, 13 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury (Vic.) | Melbourne | $3,160,000 | -7.60% | 14 |
| Brighton (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,850,000 | -7.47% | 28 |
| Marino | Adelaide | $1,270,000 | -7.30% | 3 |
| Murrumba Downs | Brisbane | $1,080,000 | -6.09% | 13 |
| Caulfield | Melbourne | $1,870,000 | -6.03% | 7 |
| Parkdale | Melbourne | $1,270,000 | -5.93% | 13 |
| Bondi Junction | Sydney | $2,750,000 | -5.50% | 6 |
| Richmond (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,220,000 | -5.43% | 35 |
| Wallaroo (SA) | Rest of SA | $622,000 | -5.33% | 7 |
| St Kilda East | Melbourne | $2,340,000 | -5.26% | 3 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-03-08. Prior week: 2026-03-01
- 8,910 SALs total, 8,910 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days