SNAPSHOT: 2026-09-15
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 20 Sept 2026
Compared to week ending 13 Sept 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,648 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.3% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 10.4% showed decline. 74.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | +0.77% | 21 | 5 | 63 |
| Rest of WA | +0.30% | 63 | 24 | 400 |
| Rest of NT | +0.29% | 6 | 0 | 32 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.27% | 179 | 99 | 1145 |
| Rest of SA | +0.22% | 31 | 23 | 383 |
| Perth | +0.22% | 94 | 34 | 347 |
| Brisbane | +0.18% | 106 | 50 | 486 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.15% | 117 | 64 | 967 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.11% | 31 | 21 | 271 |
| Adelaide | +0.09% | 89 | 44 | 441 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.01% | 206 | 157 | 1624 |
| Melbourne | -0.01% | 73 | 102 | 505 |
| Sydney | -0.06% | 126 | 137 | 788 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.07% | 16 | 23 | 100 |
| Hobart | -0.09% | 15 | 10 | 94 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes (ACT) | Australian Capital Territory | $1,300,000 | +5.69% | 3 |
| South Melbourne | Melbourne | $1,650,000 | +4.43% | 3 |
| Bardia | Sydney | $1,150,000 | +3.60% | 6 |
| Merewether | Rest of NSW | $2,150,000 | +3.37% | 8 |
| St Marys (SA) | Adelaide | $1,040,000 | +2.97% | 4 |
| Turramurra | Sydney | $3,210,000 | +2.88% | 5 |
| Annerley | Brisbane | $1,440,000 | +2.86% | 3 |
| Belmont (NSW) | Rest of NSW | $1,080,000 | +2.86% | 3 |
| Mount Lofty | Rest of Qld | $1,080,000 | +2.86% | 6 |
| Port Pirie South | Rest of SA | $372,000 | +2.48% | 7 |
Hughes (ACT) leads at +5.69% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Bardia (+3.60%, 6 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Albert North | Melbourne | $1,620,000 | -4.71% | 3 |
| Heathmont | Melbourne | $1,020,000 | -4.67% | 4 |
| North Parramatta | Sydney | $1,830,000 | -3.17% | 3 |
| Kilkenny | Adelaide | $870,000 | -2.79% | 3 |
| Risdon Park South | Rest of SA | $455,000 | -2.78% | 4 |
| Camden Park (SA) | Adelaide | $1,110,000 | -2.63% | 6 |
| Mount Helen | Rest of Vic. | $750,000 | -2.60% | 4 |
| Blairgowrie | Melbourne | $1,280,000 | -2.29% | 3 |
| Tuncurry | Rest of NSW | $810,000 | -2.17% | 3 |
| Gateshead | Rest of NSW | $822,000 | -2.14% | 4 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-09-20. Prior week: 2026-09-13
- 7,648 SALs total, 7,648 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days