SNAPSHOT: 2026-09-19
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 20 Sept 2026
Compared to week ending 13 Sept 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,653 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.9% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 11.3% showed decline. 72.8% 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 | +0.84% | 23 | 5 | 63 |
| Rest of NT | +0.51% | 7 | 1 | 32 |
| Rest of WA | +0.37% | 60 | 28 | 400 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.30% | 187 | 109 | 1145 |
| Brisbane | +0.25% | 106 | 44 | 486 |
| Rest of SA | +0.23% | 32 | 24 | 388 |
| Perth | +0.21% | 89 | 36 | 347 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.20% | 36 | 26 | 271 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.14% | 115 | 72 | 967 |
| Adelaide | +0.08% | 88 | 50 | 441 |
| Melbourne | +0.01% | 72 | 114 | 505 |
| Rest of NSW | 0.00% | 230 | 167 | 1624 |
| Hobart | -0.04% | 18 | 11 | 94 |
| Sydney | -0.07% | 139 | 154 | 788 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.18% | 15 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest | Adelaide | $1,500,000 | +7.14% | 3 |
| Eden Park | Melbourne | $1,710,000 | +6.88% | 3 |
| South Melbourne | Melbourne | $1,650,000 | +5.77% | 3 |
| Hughes (ACT) | Australian Capital Territory | $1,300,000 | +5.69% | 3 |
| West Beach (SA) | Adelaide | $1,730,000 | +4.85% | 3 |
| Fennell Bay | Rest of NSW | $849,000 | +4.81% | 6 |
| Paterson (NSW) | Rest of NSW | $1,000,000 | +4.71% | 3 |
| Peterborough (SA) | Rest of SA | $260,000 | +4.00% | 6 |
| Para Hills West | Adelaide | $816,000 | +3.82% | 3 |
| Wallaroo (SA) | Rest of SA | $622,000 | +3.67% | 3 |
Black Forest leads at +7.14% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, South Melbourne (+5.77%, 3 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiggi | Rest of NSW | $875,000 | -19.72% | 3 |
| Mont Albert North | Melbourne | $1,620,000 | -4.71% | 3 |
| Heathmont | Melbourne | $1,020,000 | -4.67% | 4 |
| Woronora | Sydney | $1,700,000 | -3.95% | 5 |
| Eudunda | Rest of SA | $432,000 | -3.79% | 3 |
| Macedon | Melbourne | $1,050,000 | -3.67% | 3 |
| Risdon Park South | Rest of SA | $440,000 | -3.30% | 7 |
| North Parramatta | Sydney | $1,830,000 | -3.17% | 3 |
| Telopea | Sydney | $1,940,000 | -3.00% | 3 |
| Kilkenny | Adelaide | $870,000 | -2.79% | 3 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-09-20. Prior week: 2026-09-13
- 7,653 SALs total, 7,653 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days