SNAPSHOT: 2026-09-16
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 20 Sept 2026
Compared to week ending 13 Sept 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,647 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.6% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 10.6% showed decline. 73.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | +0.88% | 21 | 5 | 63 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.29% | 186 | 103 | 1145 |
| Rest of WA | +0.29% | 61 | 25 | 400 |
| Rest of NT | +0.29% | 6 | 0 | 32 |
| Rest of SA | +0.23% | 33 | 22 | 383 |
| Brisbane | +0.21% | 106 | 46 | 486 |
| Perth | +0.21% | 93 | 35 | 347 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.17% | 35 | 25 | 271 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.16% | 116 | 66 | 967 |
| Adelaide | +0.12% | 87 | 42 | 441 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.03% | 210 | 163 | 1623 |
| Australian Capital Territory | +0.01% | 14 | 21 | 100 |
| Melbourne | +0.01% | 74 | 105 | 505 |
| Sydney | -0.05% | 133 | 144 | 788 |
| Hobart | -0.09% | 16 | 11 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest | Adelaide | $1,500,000 | +7.14% | 3 |
| Hughes (ACT) | Australian Capital Territory | $1,280,000 | +6.67% | 3 |
| Highgate Hill | Brisbane | $2,210,000 | +6.25% | 3 |
| Fennell Bay | Rest of NSW | $849,000 | +4.81% | 6 |
| South Melbourne | Melbourne | $1,620,000 | +4.52% | 3 |
| Bardia | Sydney | $1,150,000 | +3.60% | 6 |
| Glebe (NSW) | Sydney | $2,590,000 | +3.60% | 3 |
| Merewether | Rest of NSW | $2,150,000 | +3.37% | 8 |
| Moonee Beach | Rest of NSW | $1,260,000 | +3.28% | 4 |
| St Marys (SA) | Adelaide | $1,040,000 | +2.97% | 4 |
Black Forest leads at +7.14% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Highgate Hill (+6.25%, 3 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 |
| Avalon Beach | Sydney | $2,740,000 | -2.84% | 3 |
| Kilkenny | Adelaide | $870,000 | -2.79% | 3 |
| Camden Park (SA) | Adelaide | $1,110,000 | -2.63% | 6 |
| Mount Helen | Rest of Vic. | $750,000 | -2.60% | 4 |
| Hayborough | Rest of SA | $755,000 | -2.58% | 4 |
| Prahran | Melbourne | $1,540,000 | -2.53% | 4 |
| Granville (NSW) | Sydney | $1,250,000 | -2.34% | 4 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-09-20. Prior week: 2026-09-13
- 7,647 SALs total, 7,647 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days