SNAPSHOT: 2026-09-08
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 13 Sept 2026
Compared to week ending 6 Sept 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,695 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.5% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 9.3% showed decline. 75.2% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.15%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | +0.40% | 113 | 37 | 486 |
| Rest of SA | +0.28% | 40 | 24 | 385 |
| Rest of WA | +0.25% | 60 | 27 | 403 |
| Perth | +0.20% | 95 | 18 | 347 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.19% | 195 | 133 | 1645 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.17% | 130 | 69 | 975 |
| Rest of NT | +0.14% | 5 | 0 | 32 |
| Darwin | +0.13% | 19 | 3 | 63 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.12% | 194 | 83 | 1153 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.10% | 34 | 23 | 274 |
| Melbourne | +0.09% | 85 | 93 | 505 |
| Adelaide | +0.08% | 75 | 35 | 440 |
| Hobart | +0.01% | 16 | 12 | 94 |
| Sydney | -0.01% | 114 | 140 | 791 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.08% | 18 | 18 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalimna | Rest of Vic. | $575,000 | +6.48% | 3 |
| Mount Hutton (NSW) | Rest of NSW | $950,000 | +4.63% | 3 |
| Ashmont | Rest of NSW | $575,000 | +4.55% | 5 |
| Maitland (NSW) | Rest of NSW | $745,000 | +4.20% | 3 |
| Scarborough (Qld) | Brisbane | $1,270,000 | +3.25% | 7 |
| Picton (NSW) | Sydney | $1,290,000 | +3.20% | 3 |
| Finley | Rest of NSW | $380,000 | +2.98% | 4 |
| Currumbin Waters | Rest of Qld | $1,740,000 | +2.96% | 4 |
| Essendon | Melbourne | $1,800,000 | +2.86% | 9 |
| South Gladstone | Rest of Qld | $546,000 | +2.63% | 3 |
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,150,000 | -3.36% | 8 |
| Saratoga | Sydney | $1,310,000 | -2.96% | 4 |
| Oakleigh | Melbourne | $1,360,000 | -2.16% | 3 |
| Turramurra | Sydney | $3,210,000 | -2.13% | 3 |
| Lower Plenty | Melbourne | $1,420,000 | -2.07% | 3 |
| Parkhurst | Rest of Qld | $736,000 | -1.87% | 4 |
| Alstonville | Rest of NSW | $1,060,000 | -1.85% | 5 |
| Moss Vale | Rest of NSW | $1,070,000 | -1.83% | 7 |
| Bellevue (WA) | Perth | $762,000 | -1.68% | 3 |
| Lugarno | Sydney | $1,770,000 | -1.67% | 3 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-09-13. Prior week: 2026-09-06
- 7,695 SALs total, 7,695 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days