SNAPSHOT: 2026-09-05
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
- 15.4% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 10.6% showed decline. 74.0% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.11%. 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 | +0.51% | 2 | 4 | 33 |
| Rest of WA | +0.48% | 64 | 25 | 405 |
| Hobart | +0.36% | 22 | 12 | 96 |
| Rest of SA | +0.34% | 49 | 27 | 391 |
| Darwin | +0.32% | 17 | 11 | 63 |
| Perth | +0.31% | 100 | 15 | 348 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.20% | 181 | 112 | 1156 |
| Brisbane | +0.15% | 88 | 49 | 489 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.12% | 39 | 29 | 277 |
| Adelaide | +0.09% | 67 | 48 | 440 |
| Melbourne | +0.09% | 94 | 91 | 506 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.08% | 108 | 85 | 984 |
| Sydney | -0.02% | 134 | 130 | 793 |
| Rest of NSW | -0.03% | 209 | 161 | 1651 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.58% | 14 | 24 | 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% | 7 |
| Stafford | Brisbane | $1,460,000 | +4.29% | 4 |
| 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 |
| Cabarlah | Rest of Qld | $1,300,000 | +3.17% | 4 |
| Hastings (Vic.) | Melbourne | $740,000 | +3.06% | 8 |
| Windsor (Qld) | Brisbane | $1,700,000 | +3.03% | 3 |
| Gymea Bay | Sydney | $2,060,000 | +3.00% | 3 |
Londonderry (NSW) leads at +5.39% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Stafford (+4.29%, 4 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wollombi | Rest of NSW | $975,000 | -15.22% | 3 |
| Strathmore Heights | Melbourne | $1,100,000 | -7.56% | 3 |
| Shoalhaven Heads | Rest of NSW | $1,060,000 | -3.64% | 4 |
| Werrington County | Sydney | $1,120,000 | -3.45% | 3 |
| Turramurra | Sydney | $3,280,000 | -2.96% | 3 |
| Brown Hill (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $622,000 | -2.81% | 8 |
| Lota | Brisbane | $1,400,000 | -2.78% | 3 |
| Essendon | Melbourne | $1,750,000 | -2.78% | 8 |
| Lower King | Rest of WA | $798,000 | -2.33% | 3 |
| Jacobs Well | Rest of Qld | $1,300,000 | -2.26% | 4 |
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