SNAPSHOT: 2026-10-05
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 4 Oct 2026
Compared to week ending 27 Sept 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,772 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 14.6% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 12.0% showed decline. 73.4% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.11%. 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 | +1.00% | 54 | 30 | 403 |
| Perth | +0.49% | 90 | 26 | 347 |
| Darwin | +0.30% | 11 | 6 | 63 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.24% | 204 | 181 | 1639 |
| Hobart | +0.20% | 27 | 10 | 98 |
| Adelaide | +0.15% | 85 | 47 | 450 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.07% | 101 | 95 | 993 |
| Brisbane | +0.02% | 94 | 55 | 487 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.01% | 170 | 128 | 1185 |
| Melbourne | -0.01% | 89 | 110 | 505 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.10% | 21 | 19 | 101 |
| Rest of NT | -0.10% | 3 | 3 | 35 |
| Sydney | -0.15% | 114 | 153 | 789 |
| Rest of Tas. | -0.16% | 27 | 30 | 276 |
| Rest of SA | -0.27% | 42 | 39 | 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 |
| South Fremantle | Perth | $2,170,000 | +8.50% | 4 |
| Camden Park (SA) | Adelaide | $1,050,000 | +7.14% | 6 |
| Woollahra | Sydney | $4,730,000 | +6.53% | 3 |
| New Farm | Brisbane | $3,720,000 | +6.29% | 3 |
| Kensington Grove | Brisbane | $1,040,000 | +5.05% | 4 |
| Geographe | Rest of WA | $1,100,000 | +4.76% | 4 |
| Mile End | Adelaide | $1,150,000 | +4.55% | 3 |
| Scarsdale | Rest of Vic. | $650,000 | +4.00% | 3 |
| Queanbeyan East | Rest of NSW | $901,000 | +3.80% | 3 |
Windellama leads at +10.00% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Camden Park (SA) (+7.14%, 6 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwood (Qld) | Rest of Qld | $485,000 | -22.77% | 3 |
| Northern Heights | Rest of SA | $640,000 | -8.57% | 3 |
| Lake Tyers Beach | Rest of Vic. | $565,000 | -7.38% | 3 |
| 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 |
| Highgate Hill | Brisbane | $2,050,000 | -5.96% | 3 |
| Payneham South | Adelaide | $1,370,000 | -5.52% | 4 |
| Beaconsfield Upper | Melbourne | $1,370,000 | -4.86% | 3 |
| Hawthorn (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,360,000 | -4.84% | 3 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-10-04. Prior week: 2026-09-27
- 7,772 SALs total, 7,772 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days