SNAPSHOT: 2026-04-30
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 26 Apr 2026
Compared to week ending 19 Apr 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 8,760 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.8% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 12.2% showed decline. 72.0% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.05%. 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 | +0.29% | 116 | 57 | 362 |
| Rest of WA | +0.12% | 74 | 21 | 483 |
| Rest of SA | +0.11% | 51 | 26 | 441 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.10% | 242 | 121 | 1437 |
| Brisbane | +0.10% | 116 | 70 | 561 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.08% | 93 | 60 | 461 |
| Rest of NT | +0.05% | 5 | 2 | 37 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.04% | 148 | 137 | 1235 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.04% | 202 | 156 | 1644 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.02% | 4 | 8 | 107 |
| Adelaide | -0.03% | 47 | 50 | 466 |
| Hobart | -0.05% | 19 | 22 | 114 |
| Sydney | -0.06% | 151 | 158 | 861 |
| Melbourne | -0.11% | 118 | 177 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River (Vic.) | Melbourne | $815,000 | +4.35% | 3 |
| Bald Knob | Rest of Qld | $1,750,000 | +4.17% | 3 |
| Wollert | Melbourne | $697,000 | +4.03% | 57 |
| Charters Towers City | Rest of Qld | $342,000 | +3.95% | 3 |
| Mount Gambier | Rest of SA | $598,000 | +3.46% | 37 |
| Macquarie Fields | Sydney | $978,000 | +3.06% | 13 |
| Sadliers Crossing | Brisbane | $900,000 | +2.97% | 5 |
| Wilberforce (NSW) | Sydney | $1,540,000 | +2.67% | 3 |
| Warrawong | Rest of NSW | $884,000 | +2.67% | 5 |
| Darlinghurst | Sydney | $2,750,000 | +2.61% | 5 |
Little River (Vic.) leads at +4.35% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Wollert (+4.03%, 57 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryde | Sydney | $2,380,000 | -7.03% | 16 |
| Essendon | Melbourne | $1,410,000 | -4.73% | 32 |
| Hurstville | Sydney | $1,940,000 | -3.48% | 14 |
| Kew East | Melbourne | $2,040,000 | -3.32% | 8 |
| Balwyn North | Melbourne | $2,090,000 | -3.24% | 20 |
| Hillman | Perth | $820,000 | -3.19% | 4 |
| Warragul | Rest of Vic. | $675,000 | -3.02% | 38 |
| Balmain East | Sydney | $2,960,000 | -2.95% | 4 |
| Rye | Melbourne | $1,050,000 | -2.78% | 24 |
| Malabar | Sydney | $3,370,000 | -2.60% | 6 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-04-26. Prior week: 2026-04-19
- 8,760 SALs total, 8,760 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days