SNAPSHOT: 2026-09-21
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 20 Sept 2026
Compared to week ending 13 Sept 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,655 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.9% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 11.5% showed decline. 72.6% 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 | +0.74% | 21 | 5 | 63 |
| Rest of NT | +0.51% | 6 | 1 | 32 |
| Rest of WA | +0.38% | 61 | 28 | 400 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.31% | 189 | 106 | 1145 |
| Brisbane | +0.24% | 108 | 44 | 486 |
| Rest of SA | +0.23% | 32 | 25 | 388 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.20% | 38 | 25 | 271 |
| Perth | +0.20% | 90 | 36 | 347 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.14% | 113 | 70 | 967 |
| Adelaide | +0.07% | 87 | 51 | 441 |
| Rest of NSW | -0.01% | 232 | 172 | 1626 |
| Hobart | -0.04% | 22 | 12 | 94 |
| Melbourne | -0.05% | 71 | 127 | 505 |
| Sydney | -0.08% | 136 | 157 | 788 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.16% | 14 | 22 | 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 | $1,600,000 | +14.29% | 4 |
| Eden Park | Melbourne | $1,710,000 | +6.88% | 3 |
| Hughes (ACT) | Australian Capital Territory | $1,280,000 | +6.67% | 3 |
| Mount Lofty | Rest of Qld | $1,080,000 | +5.88% | 7 |
| 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 |
| South Melbourne | Melbourne | $1,620,000 | +4.52% | 4 |
| Peterborough (SA) | Rest of SA | $260,000 | +4.00% | 6 |
| Carlton (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,330,000 | +3.91% | 4 |
Black Forest leads at +14.29% (4 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Hughes (ACT) (+6.67%, 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 |
| Heathmont | Melbourne | $1,020,000 | -4.67% | 4 |
| Woronora | Sydney | $1,700,000 | -3.95% | 5 |
| Blairgowrie | Melbourne | $1,260,000 | -3.82% | 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
- 7,655 SALs total, 7,655 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days