SNAPSHOT: 2026-09-04
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 6 Sept 2026
Compared to week ending 30 Aug 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,734 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.5% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 10.4% showed decline. 74.1% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.12%. 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 NT | +0.57% | 4 | 4 | 33 |
| Rest of WA | +0.48% | 63 | 25 | 405 |
| Hobart | +0.42% | 24 | 10 | 96 |
| Darwin | +0.41% | 17 | 11 | 63 |
| Rest of SA | +0.37% | 50 | 25 | 391 |
| Perth | +0.33% | 107 | 16 | 348 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.22% | 189 | 105 | 1156 |
| Brisbane | +0.14% | 85 | 49 | 489 |
| Melbourne | +0.10% | 100 | 100 | 506 |
| Adelaide | +0.09% | 67 | 44 | 440 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.05% | 105 | 84 | 984 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.03% | 36 | 28 | 277 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.01% | 208 | 153 | 1651 |
| Sydney | -0.01% | 132 | 128 | 793 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.57% | 14 | 23 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londonderry (NSW) | Sydney | $1,760,000 | +5.39% | 3 |
| Mile End | Adelaide | $1,150,000 | +4.55% | 6 |
| Risdon Park South | Rest of SA | $455,000 | +3.41% | 4 |
| Palm Cove | Rest of Qld | $1,260,000 | +3.28% | 3 |
| Kiama | Rest of NSW | $1,600,000 | +3.23% | 4 |
| Narrabri | Rest of NSW | $500,000 | +3.09% | 6 |
| Windsor (Qld) | Brisbane | $1,700,000 | +3.03% | 3 |
| Gymea Bay | Sydney | $2,060,000 | +3.00% | 3 |
| Mount Lofty | Rest of Qld | $1,050,000 | +2.94% | 5 |
| Stafford | Brisbane | $1,440,000 | +2.86% | 3 |
Londonderry (NSW) leads at +5.39% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Risdon Park South (+3.41%, 4 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathmore Heights | Melbourne | $1,100,000 | -7.56% | 3 |
| Shoalhaven Heads | Rest of NSW | $1,060,000 | -3.64% | 4 |
| Turramurra | Sydney | $3,280,000 | -2.96% | 3 |
| Jacobs Well | Rest of Qld | $1,320,000 | -2.94% | 3 |
| Lota | Brisbane | $1,400,000 | -2.78% | 3 |
| Essendon | Melbourne | $1,750,000 | -2.78% | 8 |
| Rapid Creek | Darwin | $900,000 | -1.96% | 5 |
| Cecil Hills | Sydney | $1,560,000 | -1.89% | 3 |
| Alstonville | Rest of NSW | $1,060,000 | -1.85% | 4 |
| Leichhardt (NSW) | Sydney | $2,160,000 | -1.82% | 6 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-09-06. Prior week: 2026-08-30
- 7,734 SALs total, 7,734 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days