SNAPSHOT: 2026-08-12
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 16 Aug 2026
Compared to week ending 9 Aug 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,608 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.3% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 8.6% showed decline. 76.1% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.19%. 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 WA | +1.35% | 60 | 23 | 396 |
| Darwin | +0.67% | 19 | 2 | 62 |
| Australian Capital Territory | +0.37% | 34 | 7 | 100 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.33% | 187 | 128 | 1594 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.26% | 35 | 19 | 276 |
| Perth | +0.19% | 99 | 31 | 349 |
| Adelaide | +0.16% | 94 | 38 | 440 |
| Rest of NT | +0.16% | 3 | 4 | 32 |
| Brisbane | +0.15% | 103 | 35 | 479 |
| Rest of SA | +0.10% | 35 | 20 | 384 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.06% | 105 | 62 | 979 |
| Hobart | +0.03% | 21 | 10 | 97 |
| Sydney | +0.02% | 127 | 114 | 785 |
| Melbourne | -0.03% | 83 | 79 | 505 |
| Rest of Qld | -0.05% | 157 | 83 | 1128 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Fairy | Rest of Vic. | $940,000 | +6.82% | 3 |
| Longford (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $810,000 | +5.19% | 3 |
| Yandina | Rest of Qld | $1,080,000 | +4.85% | 3 |
| Parkwood (WA) | Perth | $1,080,000 | +3.85% | 3 |
| Blair Athol (SA) | Adelaide | $968,000 | +3.75% | 5 |
| Greenwood (WA) | Perth | $1,150,000 | +3.60% | 4 |
| Garfield | Melbourne | $809,000 | +3.59% | 4 |
| Herne Hill (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $800,000 | +3.23% | 6 |
| Maleny | Rest of Qld | $1,350,000 | +3.05% | 3 |
| Croydon (NSW) | Sydney | $2,550,000 | +2.82% | 3 |
Port Fairy leads at +6.82% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Yandina (+4.85%, 3 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Headland | Rest of Qld | $1,980,000 | -10.81% | 4 |
| Windsor (NSW) | Sydney | $910,000 | -5.99% | 5 |
| Derby (WA) | Rest of WA | $368,000 | -3.16% | 3 |
| Balgal Beach | Rest of Qld | $555,000 | -2.63% | 3 |
| Woody Point | Brisbane | $1,120,000 | -2.61% | 3 |
| Largs Bay | Adelaide | $1,150,000 | -2.54% | 3 |
| South Brighton | Adelaide | $1,270,000 | -2.31% | 3 |
| Trentham | Rest of Vic. | $880,000 | -2.22% | 3 |
| Ainslie | Australian Capital Territory | $1,360,000 | -2.16% | 3 |
| Malua Bay | Rest of NSW | $930,000 | -2.11% | 3 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-08-16. Prior week: 2026-08-09
- 7,608 SALs total, 7,608 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days