SNAPSHOT: 2026-10-01
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 4 Oct 2026
Compared to week ending 27 Sept 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,746 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 14.3% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 11.4% showed decline. 74.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest of WA | +1.01% | 58 | 31 | 401 |
| Darwin | +0.48% | 11 | 5 | 63 |
| Perth | +0.41% | 85 | 28 | 346 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.20% | 199 | 172 | 1630 |
| Adelaide | +0.16% | 92 | 49 | 447 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.14% | 102 | 90 | 990 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.09% | 174 | 113 | 1178 |
| Brisbane | +0.05% | 94 | 54 | 487 |
| Hobart | +0.05% | 22 | 9 | 98 |
| Melbourne | -0.01% | 74 | 104 | 505 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.03% | 19 | 16 | 101 |
| Rest of NT | -0.10% | 3 | 3 | 35 |
| Sydney | -0.15% | 111 | 147 | 788 |
| Rest of Tas. | -0.18% | 25 | 27 | 276 |
| Rest of SA | -0.24% | 42 | 36 | 400 |
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 |
| Geographe | Rest of WA | $1,070,000 | +5.94% | 4 |
| Mile End | Adelaide | $1,150,000 | +4.55% | 3 |
| South Fremantle | Perth | $2,170,000 | +4.33% | 3 |
| Scarsdale | Rest of Vic. | $650,000 | +4.00% | 3 |
| Queanbeyan East | Rest of NSW | $901,000 | +3.80% | 3 |
| Wentworth Falls | Sydney | $1,130,000 | +3.67% | 7 |
| Laurieton | Rest of NSW | $848,000 | +3.41% | 4 |
| Jamestown | Rest of SA | $341,000 | +3.33% | 3 |
| Armadale (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,270,000 | +3.18% | 3 |
Windellama leads at +10.00% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Mile End (+4.55%, 3 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mourilyan | Rest of Qld | $362,000 | -7.18% | 5 |
| Shoalhaven Heads | Rest of NSW | $1,030,000 | -6.36% | 6 |
| Payneham South | Adelaide | $1,410,000 | -5.37% | 3 |
| Mona Vale | Sydney | $2,580,000 | -4.44% | 5 |
| Byron Bay | Rest of NSW | $2,600,000 | -4.41% | 3 |
| Westmead | Sydney | $1,750,000 | -4.37% | 4 |
| Macleod (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,150,000 | -4.17% | 8 |
| Edwardstown | Adelaide | $1,020,000 | -3.77% | 9 |
| Crace | Australian Capital Territory | $900,000 | -3.74% | 6 |
| Glenhaven | Sydney | $2,340,000 | -3.70% | 4 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-10-04. Prior week: 2026-09-27
- 7,746 SALs total, 7,746 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days