SNAPSHOT: 2026-08-18
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 23 Aug 2026
Compared to week ending 16 Aug 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,576 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.2% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 8.9% showed decline. 75.9% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.16%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | +0.57% | 21 | 5 | 97 |
| Rest of NT | +0.35% | 4 | 2 | 32 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.32% | 112 | 72 | 970 |
| Perth | +0.32% | 102 | 29 | 348 |
| Rest of WA | +0.28% | 63 | 25 | 392 |
| Darwin | +0.26% | 15 | 3 | 62 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.23% | 174 | 135 | 1581 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.16% | 31 | 22 | 276 |
| Brisbane | +0.15% | 109 | 32 | 479 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.12% | 185 | 80 | 1125 |
| Adelaide | +0.10% | 81 | 31 | 440 |
| Sydney | +0.08% | 122 | 111 | 783 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.05% | 15 | 13 | 100 |
| Rest of SA | -0.08% | 32 | 24 | 384 |
| Melbourne | -0.11% | 86 | 89 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angaston | Rest of SA | $765,000 | +5.52% | 4 |
| Yandina | Rest of Qld | $1,110,000 | +4.72% | 3 |
| Margate (Tas.) | Hobart | $900,000 | +4.65% | 3 |
| Victoria Park | Perth | $1,240,000 | +3.33% | 5 |
| Windsor (Qld) | Brisbane | $1,650,000 | +3.12% | 3 |
| Merewether | Rest of NSW | $2,150,000 | +2.87% | 4 |
| Paddington (Qld) | Brisbane | $2,200,000 | +2.80% | 3 |
| Swansea (NSW) | Rest of NSW | $1,140,000 | +2.70% | 3 |
| West Launceston | Rest of Tas. | $675,000 | +2.27% | 5 |
| Pegs Creek | Rest of WA | $680,000 | +2.26% | 4 |
Angaston leads at +5.52% (4 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Margate (Tas.) (+4.65%, 3 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mermaid Beach | Rest of Qld | $3,220,000 | -9.30% | 3 |
| Longford (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $770,000 | -4.94% | 3 |
| Long Beach | Rest of NSW | $950,000 | -4.52% | 3 |
| South Kingsville | Melbourne | $1,040,000 | -2.80% | 3 |
| Bannockburn (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $797,000 | -2.80% | 5 |
| Bardia | Sydney | $1,120,000 | -2.61% | 3 |
| Dee Why | Sydney | $2,540,000 | -2.31% | 6 |
| Mulwala | Rest of NSW | $768,000 | -2.17% | 5 |
| Beverly Hills | Sydney | $1,810,000 | -2.16% | 4 |
| Somerville (WA) | Rest of WA | $703,000 | -2.09% | 6 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-08-23. Prior week: 2026-08-16
- 7,576 SALs total, 7,576 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days