SNAPSHOT: 2026-10-02
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 4 Oct 2026
Compared to week ending 27 Sept 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,770 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 14.3% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 11.4% showed decline. 74.3% 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% | 53 | 29 | 403 |
| Darwin | +0.50% | 11 | 4 | 63 |
| Perth | +0.48% | 89 | 23 | 347 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.22% | 204 | 175 | 1639 |
| Adelaide | +0.15% | 86 | 44 | 449 |
| Hobart | +0.15% | 26 | 8 | 98 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.13% | 105 | 93 | 992 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.06% | 166 | 119 | 1185 |
| Australian Capital Territory | +0.06% | 23 | 14 | 101 |
| Brisbane | +0.04% | 95 | 50 | 487 |
| Melbourne | +0.02% | 80 | 107 | 505 |
| Rest of NT | -0.10% | 3 | 3 | 35 |
| Sydney | -0.16% | 102 | 154 | 789 |
| Rest of Tas. | -0.19% | 24 | 26 | 276 |
| Rest of SA | -0.26% | 44 | 35 | 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 |
| New Farm | Brisbane | $3,720,000 | +6.29% | 3 |
| Geographe | Rest of WA | $1,100,000 | +4.76% | 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 |
| Eynesbury | Melbourne | $665,000 | +3.58% | 11 |
| Laurieton | Rest of NSW | $848,000 | +3.41% | 4 |
Windellama leads at +10.00% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Geographe (+4.76%, 4 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 |
| Manly (Qld) | Brisbane | $1,830,000 | -6.15% | 3 |
| Payneham South | Adelaide | $1,410,000 | -5.37% | 3 |
| Mona Vale | Sydney | $2,580,000 | -4.44% | 5 |
| Crace | Australian Capital Territory | $900,000 | -3.74% | 6 |
| Glenhaven | Sydney | $2,330,000 | -3.72% | 5 |
| Macleod (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,160,000 | -3.33% | 8 |
| Avalon Beach | Sydney | $2,700,000 | -3.23% | 4 |
| Enmore (Inner West - NSW) | Sydney | $1,830,000 | -3.17% | 5 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-10-04. Prior week: 2026-09-27
- 7,770 SALs total, 7,770 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days