SNAPSHOT: 2026-08-25
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 30 Aug 2026
Compared to week ending 23 Aug 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,532 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.8% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 8.9% showed decline. 75.3% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.25%. 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 Vic. | +0.58% | 123 | 76 | 958 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.53% | 31 | 17 | 272 |
| Darwin | +0.44% | 19 | 7 | 62 |
| Rest of SA | +0.36% | 42 | 23 | 386 |
| Rest of WA | +0.31% | 52 | 24 | 389 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.22% | 199 | 113 | 1561 |
| Perth | +0.21% | 101 | 24 | 348 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.18% | 174 | 94 | 1122 |
| Adelaide | +0.13% | 81 | 39 | 438 |
| Melbourne | +0.12% | 103 | 74 | 504 |
| Sydney | +0.12% | 131 | 96 | 783 |
| Hobart | +0.12% | 18 | 19 | 96 |
| Brisbane | +0.10% | 100 | 42 | 479 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.01% | 16 | 16 | 100 |
| Rest of NT | -0.04% | 2 | 4 | 32 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branxton | Rest of NSW | $912,000 | +7.93% | 4 |
| Kings Meadows | Rest of Tas. | $661,000 | +6.27% | 3 |
| Longford (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $810,000 | +5.19% | 3 |
| Margate (Qld) | Brisbane | $1,070,000 | +4.90% | 3 |
| Biggera Waters | Rest of Qld | $1,290,000 | +4.03% | 4 |
| Tyabb | Melbourne | $915,000 | +3.39% | 3 |
| Ethelton | Adelaide | $902,000 | +3.20% | 3 |
| Middleton (SA) | Rest of SA | $1,000,000 | +3.09% | 4 |
| Rapid Creek | Darwin | $900,000 | +2.86% | 4 |
| Pitt Town | Sydney | $1,950,000 | +2.63% | 3 |
Branxton leads at +7.93% (4 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tooleybuc | Rest of NSW | $475,000 | -11.71% | 3 |
| Abercrombie | Rest of NSW | $780,000 | -4.65% | 3 |
| Margate (Tas.) | Hobart | $866,000 | -3.78% | 3 |
| Tannum Sands | Rest of Qld | $760,000 | -3.18% | 4 |
| Burleigh Heads | Rest of Qld | $1,800,000 | -2.70% | 6 |
| Swansea (NSW) | Rest of NSW | $1,110,000 | -2.63% | 3 |
| Ouyen | Rest of Vic. | $285,000 | -2.40% | 5 |
| Plympton | Adelaide | $1,250,000 | -2.34% | 4 |
| Marlow Lagoon | Darwin | $980,000 | -2.00% | 3 |
| Silverdale (NSW) | Sydney | $1,500,000 | -1.96% | 4 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-08-30. Prior week: 2026-08-23
- 7,532 SALs total, 7,532 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days