SNAPSHOT: 2026-08-31
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 30 Aug 2026
Compared to week ending 23 Aug 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,538 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 16.4% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 10.1% showed decline. 73.5% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.22%. 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. | +0.60% | 129 | 88 | 961 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.54% | 40 | 18 | 272 |
| Darwin | +0.40% | 17 | 7 | 62 |
| Rest of WA | +0.29% | 54 | 26 | 390 |
| Rest of SA | +0.28% | 35 | 27 | 386 |
| Perth | +0.23% | 98 | 22 | 348 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.17% | 180 | 104 | 1123 |
| Adelaide | +0.13% | 83 | 47 | 438 |
| Melbourne | +0.12% | 100 | 87 | 504 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.12% | 224 | 132 | 1562 |
| Sydney | +0.11% | 133 | 111 | 783 |
| Brisbane | +0.10% | 103 | 51 | 479 |
| Hobart | +0.09% | 20 | 14 | 96 |
| Rest of NT | 0.00% | 3 | 4 | 32 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.08% | 18 | 21 | 100 |
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 |
| Weston (ACT) | Australian Capital Territory | $1,080,000 | +5.88% | 4 |
| Kings Meadows | Rest of Tas. | $660,000 | +5.60% | 4 |
| Longford (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $810,000 | +5.19% | 3 |
| Margate (Qld) | Brisbane | $1,080,000 | +4.85% | 4 |
| Derby (WA) | Rest of WA | $352,000 | +3.53% | 4 |
| Tyabb | Melbourne | $915,000 | +3.39% | 3 |
| Cannon Valley | Rest of Qld | $1,230,000 | +3.36% | 3 |
| East Toowoomba | Rest of Qld | $1,260,000 | +3.28% | 3 |
| Middleton (SA) | Rest of SA | $1,000,000 | +3.09% | 4 |
Branxton leads at +15.98% (5 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Kings Meadows (+5.60%, 4 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 |
| South East Nanango | Rest of Qld | $742,000 | -10.06% | 3 |
| Lorne (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $1,660,000 | -7.78% | 3 |
| Abercrombie | Rest of NSW | $780,000 | -4.65% | 3 |
| Orbost | Rest of Vic. | $345,000 | -4.17% | 3 |
| Margate (Tas.) | Hobart | $866,000 | -3.78% | 3 |
| Stirling North | Rest of SA | $385,000 | -3.75% | 3 |
| St Peters (NSW) | Sydney | $1,900,000 | -3.55% | 5 |
| Swansea (NSW) | Rest of NSW | $1,100,000 | -3.51% | 5 |
| Burleigh Heads | Rest of Qld | $1,800,000 | -3.23% | 8 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-08-30. Prior week: 2026-08-23
- 7,538 SALs total, 7,538 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days