SNAPSHOT: 2026-04-18
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 19 Apr 2026
Compared to week ending 12 Apr 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 8,761 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 16.4% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 12.8% showed decline. 70.8% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.02%. 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 | +0.19% | 127 | 55 | 362 |
| Rest of WA | +0.09% | 68 | 25 | 483 |
| Hobart | +0.09% | 22 | 13 | 114 |
| Brisbane | +0.09% | 117 | 67 | 560 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.08% | 255 | 123 | 1438 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.06% | 157 | 121 | 1236 |
| Rest of SA | +0.05% | 59 | 37 | 443 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.04% | 220 | 159 | 1643 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.03% | 75 | 77 | 459 |
| Rest of NT | +0.02% | 6 | 2 | 37 |
| Adelaide | +0.01% | 46 | 40 | 466 |
| Sydney | -0.12% | 166 | 210 | 862 |
| Melbourne | -0.15% | 121 | 183 | 551 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.88% | 0 | 6 | 107 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinns Rocks | Perth | $1,160,000 | +4.50% | 10 |
| Strathfield (NSW) | Sydney | $4,110,000 | +4.05% | 21 |
| Bardia | Sydney | $1,370,000 | +3.79% | 5 |
| Baldivis | Perth | $965,000 | +3.65% | 49 |
| Mount Austin | Rest of NSW | $559,000 | +2.95% | 5 |
| Little River (Vic.) | Melbourne | $783,000 | +2.89% | 3 |
| Wyee Point | Rest of NSW | $1,090,000 | +2.83% | 3 |
| Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown - NSW) | Sydney | $1,500,000 | +2.74% | 11 |
| Palmwoods (Qld) | Rest of Qld | $1,180,000 | +2.61% | 5 |
| Denmark | Rest of WA | $812,000 | +2.53% | 5 |
Quinns Rocks leads at +4.50% (10 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Bardia (+3.79%, 5 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham (NSW) | Sydney | $2,960,000 | -5.13% | 3 |
| Aberfeldie | Melbourne | $1,300,000 | -5.11% | 7 |
| Point Cook | Melbourne | $880,000 | -4.56% | 92 |
| Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire - NSW) | Sydney | $2,400,000 | -4.38% | 3 |
| Castle Hill (NSW) | Sydney | $2,330,000 | -4.12% | 31 |
| Kyle Bay | Sydney | $2,810,000 | -4.10% | 3 |
| Mirboo North | Rest of Vic. | $596,000 | -3.40% | 5 |
| South Wentworthville | Sydney | $1,160,000 | -3.33% | 9 |
| Leichhardt (NSW) | Sydney | $2,060,000 | -3.29% | 20 |
| Mickleham | Melbourne | $720,000 | -3.23% | 29 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-04-19. Prior week: 2026-04-12
- 8,761 SALs total, 8,761 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days