SNAPSHOT: 2026-08-23
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 23 Aug 2026
Compared to week ending 16 Aug 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,581 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.9% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 9.9% showed decline. 74.2% 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 | +0.53% | 23 | 9 | 97 |
| Darwin | +0.43% | 19 | 3 | 62 |
| Rest of NT | +0.40% | 6 | 2 | 32 |
| Rest of WA | +0.33% | 63 | 27 | 392 |
| Perth | +0.30% | 96 | 36 | 348 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.26% | 201 | 143 | 1581 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.25% | 122 | 91 | 973 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.15% | 190 | 85 | 1127 |
| Brisbane | +0.13% | 106 | 33 | 478 |
| Adelaide | +0.09% | 73 | 36 | 440 |
| Sydney | +0.09% | 132 | 120 | 783 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.02% | 36 | 26 | 275 |
| Rest of SA | -0.09% | 36 | 23 | 386 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.10% | 18 | 21 | 100 |
| Melbourne | -0.12% | 83 | 94 | 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% | 4 |
| Klemzig | Adelaide | $1,120,000 | +3.70% | 4 |
| Woodcroft (NSW) | Sydney | $1,200,000 | +3.45% | 3 |
| Victoria Park | Perth | $1,240,000 | +3.33% | 5 |
| Angaston | Rest of SA | $765,000 | +3.10% | 5 |
| Margate (Qld) | Brisbane | $1,030,000 | +3.00% | 4 |
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mermaid Beach | Rest of Qld | $3,110,000 | -8.26% | 3 |
| Long Beach | Rest of NSW | $925,000 | -7.04% | 5 |
| Branxton | Rest of NSW | $912,000 | -6.94% | 4 |
| Gilberton (SA) | Adelaide | $2,260,000 | -6.61% | 4 |
| Longford (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $770,000 | -4.94% | 3 |
| Mount Hutton (NSW) | Rest of NSW | $905,000 | -4.74% | 3 |
| Abercrombie | Rest of NSW | $818,000 | -4.33% | 3 |
| Garfield | Melbourne | $782,000 | -3.34% | 4 |
| Parkdale | Melbourne | $1,550,000 | -3.12% | 5 |
| Noosaville | Rest of Qld | $2,020,000 | -2.88% | 8 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-08-23. Prior week: 2026-08-16
- 7,581 SALs total, 7,581 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days