SNAPSHOT: 2026-09-30
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 4 Oct 2026
Compared to week ending 27 Sept 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,571 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.6% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 11.5% showed decline. 72.9% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.20%. 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 WA | +1.06% | 59 | 24 | 393 |
| Darwin | +0.53% | 14 | 5 | 63 |
| Perth | +0.44% | 87 | 28 | 346 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.25% | 200 | 167 | 1591 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.24% | 115 | 92 | 944 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.21% | 179 | 114 | 1136 |
| Hobart | +0.20% | 25 | 7 | 94 |
| Adelaide | +0.20% | 95 | 47 | 442 |
| Australian Capital Territory | +0.12% | 21 | 14 | 101 |
| Brisbane | +0.04% | 108 | 58 | 482 |
| Rest of SA | -0.02% | 41 | 31 | 387 |
| Rest of Tas. | -0.03% | 26 | 27 | 267 |
| Melbourne | -0.05% | 82 | 106 | 505 |
| Sydney | -0.09% | 123 | 150 | 786 |
| Rest of NT | -0.22% | 3 | 3 | 33 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windellama | Rest of NSW | $1,100,000 | +10.00% | 3 |
| Queanbeyan East | Rest of NSW | $932,000 | +7.13% | 3 |
| Mount Lofty | Rest of Qld | $1,080,000 | +5.88% | 3 |
| Lower Mitcham | Adelaide | $1,600,000 | +5.26% | 3 |
| Stirling North | Rest of SA | $420,000 | +4.48% | 4 |
| Scarsdale | Rest of Vic. | $650,000 | +4.00% | 3 |
| Coral Cove | Rest of Qld | $920,000 | +3.37% | 3 |
| Cootamundra | Rest of NSW | $500,000 | +3.09% | 3 |
| Armadale (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,180,000 | +2.83% | 3 |
| Huonville | Rest of Tas. | $717,000 | +2.43% | 4 |
Windellama leads at +10.00% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Mount Lofty (+5.88%, 3 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Hill | Brisbane | $2,050,000 | -5.96% | 3 |
| Payneham South | Adelaide | $1,370,000 | -5.52% | 3 |
| Macleod (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,140,000 | -5.00% | 8 |
| Westmead | Sydney | $1,750,000 | -4.37% | 3 |
| Mona Vale | Sydney | $2,580,000 | -4.09% | 5 |
| Mount Riverview | Sydney | $1,220,000 | -3.94% | 4 |
| Carlton (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,280,000 | -3.76% | 4 |
| Shoalhaven Heads | Rest of NSW | $1,060,000 | -3.64% | 4 |
| Saratoga | Sydney | $1,310,000 | -2.96% | 6 |
| Edwardstown | Adelaide | $1,030,000 | -2.83% | 6 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-10-04. Prior week: 2026-09-27
- 7,571 SALs total, 7,571 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days