SNAPSHOT: 2026-09-01
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 6 Sept 2026
Compared to week ending 30 Aug 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,571 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 14.8% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 9.9% showed decline. 75.2% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.13%. 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 WA | +0.64% | 58 | 25 | 391 |
| Rest of SA | +0.33% | 41 | 22 | 384 |
| Perth | +0.31% | 100 | 21 | 347 |
| Hobart | +0.27% | 22 | 10 | 96 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.19% | 164 | 96 | 1128 |
| Darwin | +0.18% | 14 | 8 | 62 |
| Brisbane | +0.15% | 97 | 42 | 484 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.13% | 109 | 74 | 970 |
| Sydney | +0.13% | 135 | 135 | 781 |
| Adelaide | +0.08% | 69 | 47 | 439 |
| Rest of NT | +0.07% | 2 | 3 | 32 |
| Melbourne | +0.05% | 90 | 96 | 505 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.01% | 33 | 26 | 276 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.04% | 16 | 18 | 99 |
| Rest of NSW | -0.09% | 174 | 127 | 1575 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Cove | Rest of Qld | $1,260,000 | +5.00% | 3 |
| Weston (ACT) | Australian Capital Territory | $1,120,000 | +3.70% | 4 |
| Ethelton | Adelaide | $902,000 | +3.20% | 4 |
| Narrabri | Rest of NSW | $500,000 | +3.09% | 5 |
| Windsor (Qld) | Brisbane | $1,700,000 | +3.03% | 3 |
| Lakes Entrance | Rest of Vic. | $535,000 | +2.88% | 9 |
| South Kalgoorlie | Rest of WA | $460,000 | +2.68% | 4 |
| Malua Bay | Rest of NSW | $950,000 | +2.15% | 4 |
| Wynn Vale | Adelaide | $950,000 | +2.15% | 5 |
| Gledswood Hills | Sydney | $1,430,000 | +2.14% | 3 |
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonbeach | Melbourne | $1,200,000 | -3.23% | 3 |
| Mermaid Beach | Rest of Qld | $3,100,000 | -3.12% | 3 |
| Essendon | Melbourne | $1,750,000 | -2.78% | 7 |
| Rapid Creek | Darwin | $875,000 | -2.78% | 5 |
| Carnegie | Melbourne | $1,620,000 | -2.41% | 3 |
| Plympton | Adelaide | $1,220,000 | -2.40% | 5 |
| Railway Estate | Rest of Qld | $620,000 | -2.36% | 5 |
| Tatura | Rest of Vic. | $550,000 | -2.14% | 3 |
| Port Noarlunga South | Adelaide | $950,000 | -2.06% | 4 |
| Palm Beach (Qld) | Rest of Qld | $1,950,000 | -2.01% | 3 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-09-06. Prior week: 2026-08-30
- 7,571 SALs total, 7,571 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days