SNAPSHOT: 2026-05-18
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 17 May 2026
Compared to week ending 10 May 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 8,826 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 17.3% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 11.7% showed decline. 71.0% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.07%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | +0.21% | 57 | 51 | 467 |
| Perth | +0.15% | 117 | 52 | 362 |
| Rest of WA | +0.14% | 84 | 33 | 485 |
| Rest of SA | +0.13% | 60 | 26 | 447 |
| Rest of NT | +0.12% | 6 | 2 | 37 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.10% | 267 | 121 | 1443 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.08% | 181 | 121 | 1233 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.07% | 223 | 149 | 1636 |
| Brisbane | +0.07% | 111 | 66 | 561 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.06% | 86 | 66 | 457 |
| Sydney | +0.03% | 199 | 158 | 862 |
| Darwin | 0.00% | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| Hobart | -0.01% | 17 | 21 | 115 |
| Melbourne | -0.11% | 112 | 162 | 551 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.91% | 3 | 5 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shellharbour | Rest of NSW | $1,330,000 | +6.40% | 5 |
| Bald Knob | Rest of Qld | $1,910,000 | +5.52% | 3 |
| Preston (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,030,000 | +3.62% | 28 |
| St Albans (Vic.) | Melbourne | $739,000 | +3.07% | 35 |
| Croydon Park (NSW) | Sydney | $2,030,000 | +3.05% | 11 |
| Gregory Hills | Sydney | $1,110,000 | +2.78% | 8 |
| Jurien Bay | Rest of WA | $636,000 | +2.75% | 14 |
| Woolloomooloo | Sydney | $1,880,000 | +2.73% | 3 |
| Longford (Tas.) | Rest of Tas. | $649,000 | +2.69% | 10 |
| Castle Hill (NSW) | Sydney | $2,360,000 | +2.61% | 29 |
Shellharbour leads at +6.40% (5 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Preston (Vic.) (+3.62%, 28 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nar Nar Goon North | Melbourne | $989,000 | -3.98% | 3 |
| Kyle Bay | Sydney | $2,420,000 | -3.59% | 6 |
| Wahroonga | Sydney | $2,790,000 | -3.46% | 11 |
| Kiama | Rest of NSW | $1,690,000 | -2.87% | 5 |
| Mount Waverley | Melbourne | $1,370,000 | -2.84% | 33 |
| Yamba (NSW) | Rest of NSW | $1,030,000 | -2.83% | 19 |
| Greystanes | Sydney | $1,480,000 | -2.63% | 15 |
| Mandogalup | Perth | $1,130,000 | -2.59% | 3 |
| Glenroy (Vic.) | Melbourne | $710,000 | -2.34% | 70 |
| Gledswood Hills | Sydney | $1,330,000 | -2.21% | 7 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-05-17. Prior week: 2026-05-10
- 8,826 SALs total, 8,826 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days