SNAPSHOT: 2026-07-26
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 26 July 2026
Compared to week ending 19 July 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,553 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 16.2% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 8.2% showed decline. 75.6% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.18%. 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 | +0.39% | 114 | 21 | 349 |
| Rest of NT | +0.38% | 4 | 4 | 33 |
| Rest of SA | +0.35% | 43 | 22 | 385 |
| Brisbane | +0.31% | 121 | 36 | 484 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.25% | 196 | 91 | 1132 |
| Rest of WA | +0.24% | 49 | 16 | 401 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.24% | 38 | 21 | 275 |
| Adelaide | +0.23% | 105 | 30 | 438 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.18% | 190 | 129 | 1584 |
| Sydney | +0.17% | 133 | 93 | 783 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.06% | 114 | 66 | 975 |
| Australian Capital Territory | +0.05% | 18 | 15 | 101 |
| Melbourne | -0.02% | 85 | 62 | 507 |
| Hobart | -0.32% | 16 | 10 | 96 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $488,000 | +6.09% | 3 |
| Ranelagh | Rest of Tas. | $690,000 | +4.55% | 3 |
| Labrador | Rest of Qld | $1,090,000 | +3.81% | 5 |
| Ettalong Beach | Sydney | $1,300,000 | +3.17% | 3 |
| Berkeley Vale | Sydney | $1,040,000 | +2.97% | 4 |
| Townsend | Rest of NSW | $778,000 | +2.91% | 3 |
| Kensington Grove | Brisbane | $1,110,000 | +2.78% | 3 |
| St Arnaud | Rest of Vic. | $298,000 | +2.76% | 3 |
| Darch | Perth | $1,160,000 | +2.65% | 3 |
| Geeveston | Rest of Tas. | $580,000 | +2.65% | 4 |
Beaufort (Vic.) leads at +6.09% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Labrador (+3.81%, 5 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara (Qld) | Rest of Qld | $200,000 | -9.09% | 6 |
| North Strathfield | Sydney | $2,520,000 | -4.18% | 3 |
| Westbury (Tas.) | Rest of Tas. | $652,000 | -4.12% | 3 |
| Kenthurst | Sydney | $3,070,000 | -4.06% | 4 |
| Wonthaggi | Rest of Vic. | $533,000 | -3.09% | 3 |
| Merbein | Rest of Vic. | $432,000 | -2.92% | 7 |
| East Gosford | Sydney | $1,040,000 | -2.80% | 3 |
| Hurstville | Sydney | $2,120,000 | -2.75% | 3 |
| Glenhaven | Sydney | $2,580,000 | -2.64% | 6 |
| Mundaring | Perth | $1,110,000 | -2.63% | 3 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-07-26. Prior week: 2026-07-19
- 7,553 SALs total, 7,553 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days