SNAPSHOT: 2026-08-17
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 16 Aug 2026
Compared to week ending 9 Aug 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,613 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.9% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 9.4% showed decline. 74.7% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.21%. 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 | +1.50% | 62 | 20 | 398 |
| Darwin | +0.70% | 20 | 3 | 62 |
| Australian Capital Territory | +0.49% | 34 | 9 | 100 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.36% | 206 | 142 | 1594 |
| Rest of NT | +0.26% | 5 | 4 | 32 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.21% | 35 | 23 | 276 |
| Perth | +0.20% | 104 | 32 | 349 |
| Brisbane | +0.14% | 104 | 41 | 479 |
| Adelaide | +0.12% | 86 | 47 | 440 |
| Rest of SA | +0.09% | 35 | 19 | 387 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.07% | 114 | 69 | 979 |
| Hobart | +0.02% | 20 | 10 | 97 |
| Sydney | +0.01% | 133 | 123 | 785 |
| Rest of Qld | -0.01% | 166 | 86 | 1128 |
| Melbourne | -0.08% | 83 | 90 | 505 |
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 |
| Yandina | Rest of Qld | $1,060,000 | +6.11% | 4 |
| Longford (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $810,000 | +5.19% | 3 |
| Noosaville | Rest of Qld | $2,130,000 | +3.90% | 8 |
| Blair Athol (SA) | Adelaide | $969,000 | +3.86% | 6 |
| Garfield | Melbourne | $809,000 | +3.59% | 4 |
| Garran | Australian Capital Territory | $1,500,000 | +3.45% | 3 |
| Herne Hill (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $800,000 | +3.23% | 8 |
| Maleny | Rest of Qld | $1,350,000 | +3.05% | 3 |
| Wallerawang | Rest of NSW | $630,000 | +2.94% | 3 |
Port Fairy leads at +6.82% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Longford (Vic.) (+5.19%, 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 |
| Derby (WA) | Rest of WA | $355,000 | -6.58% | 4 |
| Windsor (NSW) | Sydney | $910,000 | -5.99% | 5 |
| Maldon (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $706,000 | -3.29% | 5 |
| West Mackay | Rest of Qld | $625,000 | -3.10% | 3 |
| Ainslie | Australian Capital Territory | $1,350,000 | -2.88% | 5 |
| Burleigh Heads | Rest of Qld | $1,830,000 | -2.66% | 5 |
| Balgal Beach | Rest of Qld | $555,000 | -2.63% | 3 |
| Woody Point | Brisbane | $1,120,000 | -2.61% | 3 |
| Glen Forrest | Perth | $1,120,000 | -2.61% | 3 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-08-16. Prior week: 2026-08-09
- 7,613 SALs total, 7,613 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days