SNAPSHOT: 2026-08-26
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 30 Aug 2026
Compared to week ending 23 Aug 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,534 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 16.1% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 9.2% showed decline. 74.7% 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% | 122 | 80 | 958 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.51% | 32 | 18 | 273 |
| Darwin | +0.45% | 19 | 7 | 62 |
| Rest of WA | +0.32% | 54 | 24 | 390 |
| Rest of SA | +0.29% | 42 | 25 | 386 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.22% | 209 | 116 | 1561 |
| Perth | +0.22% | 104 | 24 | 348 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.19% | 178 | 98 | 1122 |
| Melbourne | +0.13% | 107 | 75 | 504 |
| Adelaide | +0.13% | 76 | 39 | 438 |
| Hobart | +0.13% | 19 | 19 | 96 |
| Sydney | +0.12% | 133 | 103 | 783 |
| Brisbane | +0.11% | 99 | 47 | 479 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 0.00% | 17 | 16 | 100 |
| Rest of NT | -0.03% | 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 | $980,000 | +15.98% | 5 |
| 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 | $1,350,000 | +4.65% | 5 |
| Weston (ACT) | Australian Capital Territory | $1,060,000 | +3.92% | 3 |
| Tyabb | Melbourne | $915,000 | +3.39% | 3 |
| Cannon Valley | Rest of Qld | $1,230,000 | +3.36% | 3 |
| Ethelton | Adelaide | $902,000 | +3.20% | 3 |
| Middleton (SA) | Rest of SA | $1,000,000 | +3.09% | 4 |
Branxton leads at +15.98% (5 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 |
| Lorne (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $1,660,000 | -7.78% | 3 |
| Abercrombie | Rest of NSW | $780,000 | -4.65% | 3 |
| Margate (Tas.) | Hobart | $866,000 | -3.78% | 3 |
| Mermaid Beach | Rest of Qld | $3,000,000 | -3.54% | 3 |
| Merewether | Rest of NSW | $2,080,000 | -3.26% | 6 |
| Burleigh Heads | Rest of Qld | $1,800,000 | -3.23% | 7 |
| Tannum Sands | Rest of Qld | $760,000 | -3.18% | 4 |
| Swansea (NSW) | Rest of NSW | $1,110,000 | -2.63% | 3 |
| Ouyen | Rest of Vic. | $285,000 | -2.40% | 5 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-08-30. Prior week: 2026-08-23
- 7,534 SALs total, 7,534 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days