SNAPSHOT: 2026-07-29
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 2 Aug 2026
Compared to week ending 26 July 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,545 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 16.8% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 8.4% showed decline. 74.8% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.32%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest of NT | +6.56% | 6 | 6 | 32 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.92% | 204 | 114 | 1577 |
| Darwin | +0.60% | 15 | 8 | 61 |
| Rest of WA | +0.49% | 62 | 18 | 396 |
| Perth | +0.37% | 115 | 19 | 347 |
| Brisbane | +0.24% | 116 | 39 | 480 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.17% | 217 | 100 | 1107 |
| Rest of SA | +0.13% | 36 | 22 | 384 |
| Australian Capital Territory | +0.12% | 17 | 8 | 100 |
| Adelaide | +0.12% | 89 | 36 | 439 |
| Hobart | +0.11% | 20 | 6 | 95 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.03% | 112 | 74 | 964 |
| Melbourne | +0.02% | 82 | 71 | 505 |
| Sydney | -0.02% | 140 | 94 | 783 |
| Rest of Tas. | -0.07% | 33 | 21 | 273 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara (Qld) | Rest of Qld | $220,000 | +10.00% | 3 |
| Bicton | Perth | $1,980,000 | +7.03% | 3 |
| Glebe (NSW) | Sydney | $2,600,000 | +4.00% | 6 |
| Amamoor | Rest of Qld | $859,000 | +3.74% | 3 |
| Legana | Rest of Tas. | $800,000 | +2.56% | 3 |
| St Helens (Tas.) | Rest of Tas. | $558,000 | +2.39% | 3 |
| Canadian | Rest of Vic. | $600,000 | +2.39% | 5 |
| Oakhurst (Qld) | Rest of Qld | $900,000 | +2.27% | 4 |
| Runaway Bay | Rest of Qld | $1,900,000 | +2.15% | 3 |
| Somerville (WA) | Rest of WA | $718,000 | +2.13% | 4 |
Tara (Qld) leads at +10.00% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Glebe (NSW) (+4.00%, 6 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largs Bay | Adelaide | $1,180,000 | -7.09% | 4 |
| Yeronga | Brisbane | $1,740,000 | -4.40% | 3 |
| North Epping | Sydney | $2,300,000 | -3.36% | 3 |
| Shenton Park | Perth | $1,940,000 | -3.00% | 3 |
| Caves Beach | Rest of NSW | $1,370,000 | -2.84% | 3 |
| Keilor | Melbourne | $1,110,000 | -2.63% | 3 |
| Paddington (Qld) | Brisbane | $2,110,000 | -2.31% | 3 |
| Whitlam | Australian Capital Territory | $1,310,000 | -2.24% | 3 |
| Knoxfield | Melbourne | $1,000,000 | -1.96% | 6 |
| Bolwarra Heights | Rest of NSW | $1,010,000 | -1.94% | 3 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-08-02. Prior week: 2026-07-26
- 7,545 SALs total, 7,545 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days