SNAPSHOT: 2026-08-21
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 23 Aug 2026
Compared to week ending 16 Aug 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,582 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.5% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 9.8% showed decline. 74.7% 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 | +0.59% | 21 | 5 | 97 |
| Darwin | +0.41% | 19 | 3 | 62 |
| Rest of NT | +0.36% | 5 | 2 | 32 |
| Rest of WA | +0.32% | 65 | 27 | 392 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.32% | 115 | 87 | 973 |
| Perth | +0.30% | 99 | 37 | 348 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.24% | 186 | 143 | 1581 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.13% | 190 | 85 | 1127 |
| Brisbane | +0.13% | 105 | 36 | 479 |
| Adelaide | +0.10% | 73 | 34 | 440 |
| Sydney | +0.08% | 128 | 122 | 783 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.03% | 36 | 25 | 275 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.08% | 18 | 18 | 100 |
| Rest of SA | -0.09% | 36 | 23 | 386 |
| Melbourne | -0.10% | 80 | 93 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welland | Adelaide | $1,310,000 | +10.08% | 3 |
| Calavos | Rest of Qld | $1,000,000 | +5.26% | 4 |
| Yandina | Rest of Qld | $1,110,000 | +4.72% | 3 |
| Margate (Tas.) | Hobart | $900,000 | +4.65% | 3 |
| Paddington (Qld) | Brisbane | $2,200,000 | +3.77% | 3 |
| Klemzig | Adelaide | $1,120,000 | +3.70% | 3 |
| Victoria Park | Perth | $1,240,000 | +3.33% | 5 |
| Kallaroo | Perth | $1,550,000 | +3.33% | 4 |
| Red Cliffs | Rest of Vic. | $496,000 | +3.33% | 6 |
| Windsor (Qld) | Brisbane | $1,650,000 | +3.12% | 3 |
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 |
| Long Beach | Rest of NSW | $938,000 | -5.73% | 4 |
| Longford (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $770,000 | -4.94% | 3 |
| Abercrombie | Rest of NSW | $818,000 | -4.33% | 3 |
| Derby (WA) | Rest of WA | $340,000 | -3.41% | 4 |
| Garfield | Melbourne | $782,000 | -3.34% | 4 |
| Bannockburn (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $797,000 | -2.80% | 5 |
| South Kingsville | Melbourne | $1,040,000 | -2.80% | 3 |
| Lockleys | Adelaide | $1,460,000 | -2.67% | 4 |
| Anna Bay | Rest of NSW | $970,000 | -2.51% | 6 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-08-23. Prior week: 2026-08-16
- 7,582 SALs total, 7,582 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days