SNAPSHOT: 2026-09-28
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 27 Sept 2026
Compared to week ending 20 Sept 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,618 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.5% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 10.6% showed decline. 73.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest of NT | +0.47% | 9 | 2 | 33 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.38% | 193 | 93 | 1142 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.26% | 217 | 126 | 1604 |
| Hobart | +0.23% | 20 | 11 | 94 |
| Rest of WA | +0.22% | 54 | 38 | 397 |
| Rest of SA | +0.19% | 41 | 20 | 389 |
| Perth | +0.16% | 91 | 25 | 347 |
| Brisbane | +0.06% | 99 | 53 | 483 |
| Adelaide | +0.04% | 78 | 53 | 442 |
| Sydney | +0.03% | 133 | 170 | 787 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.02% | 103 | 90 | 959 |
| Darwin | 0.00% | 14 | 3 | 63 |
| Melbourne | -0.04% | 79 | 73 | 505 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.09% | 12 | 20 | 101 |
| Rest of Tas. | -0.16% | 38 | 27 | 271 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimbulah | Rest of Qld | $442,000 | +10.50% | 3 |
| Dunmore (NSW) | Rest of NSW | $1,080,000 | +8.22% | 3 |
| Scarsdale | Rest of Vic. | $625,000 | +8.13% | 3 |
| Murray Bridge East | Rest of SA | $750,000 | +7.14% | 3 |
| Garden Suburb | Rest of NSW | $1,200,000 | +7.14% | 3 |
| Copmanhurst | Rest of NSW | $362,000 | +6.47% | 3 |
| Barmera | Rest of SA | $499,000 | +4.83% | 4 |
| Saratoga | Sydney | $1,350,000 | +4.65% | 8 |
| Nickol | Rest of WA | $812,000 | +4.10% | 5 |
| Beverly Hills | Sydney | $1,850,000 | +3.93% | 4 |
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Bay | Rest of NSW | $2,940,000 | -8.70% | 3 |
| Queanbeyan East | Rest of NSW | $870,000 | -6.65% | 3 |
| Junction Hill | Rest of NSW | $606,000 | -5.46% | 4 |
| Caves Beach | Rest of NSW | $1,330,000 | -5.00% | 3 |
| Middle Park (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,900,000 | -3.65% | 9 |
| Woronora | Sydney | $1,640,000 | -3.53% | 4 |
| Quirindi | Rest of NSW | $450,000 | -3.23% | 5 |
| Kiama | Rest of NSW | $1,550,000 | -3.12% | 8 |
| Bongaree | Brisbane | $1,000,000 | -2.91% | 7 |
| Fennell Bay | Rest of NSW | $806,000 | -2.89% | 6 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-09-27. Prior week: 2026-09-20
- 7,618 SALs total, 7,618 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days