SNAPSHOT: 2026-10-08
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 11 Oct 2026
Compared to week ending 4 Oct 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,720 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 13.5% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 9.9% showed decline. 76.6% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.10%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | +0.65% | 15 | 5 | 63 |
| Hobart | +0.40% | 24 | 9 | 97 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.26% | 172 | 89 | 1178 |
| Rest of NT | +0.23% | 5 | 3 | 35 |
| Rest of WA | +0.18% | 51 | 22 | 401 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.13% | 179 | 130 | 1623 |
| Rest of SA | +0.11% | 32 | 25 | 395 |
| Brisbane | +0.11% | 84 | 51 | 485 |
| Perth | +0.03% | 85 | 29 | 348 |
| Sydney | +0.01% | 120 | 126 | 786 |
| Melbourne | +0.01% | 69 | 98 | 501 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.01% | 106 | 90 | 983 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 0.00% | 12 | 16 | 101 |
| Adelaide | -0.01% | 64 | 42 | 449 |
| Rest of Tas. | -0.13% | 28 | 25 | 274 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenthal Heights | Rest of Qld | $790,000 | +5.33% | 3 |
| Merewether | Rest of NSW | $2,080,000 | +3.48% | 7 |
| Queanbeyan East | Rest of NSW | $932,000 | +3.44% | 3 |
| Arncliffe | Sydney | $2,000,000 | +3.09% | 3 |
| Fennell Bay | Rest of NSW | $830,000 | +2.47% | 4 |
| Bargara | Rest of Qld | $940,000 | +2.17% | 5 |
| Beverly Hills | Sydney | $1,890,000 | +2.16% | 3 |
| Frenchs Forest | Sydney | $2,450,000 | +2.08% | 5 |
| Wynn Vale | Adelaide | $985,000 | +2.07% | 3 |
| Parkwood (WA) | Perth | $1,050,000 | +1.94% | 3 |
Rosenthal Heights leads at +5.33% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Queanbeyan East (+3.44%, 3 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toongabbie (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $600,000 | -7.69% | 3 |
| Parkhurst | Rest of Qld | $775,000 | -4.91% | 7 |
| Kalbeeba | Adelaide | $992,000 | -3.69% | 3 |
| Old Bar | Rest of NSW | $805,000 | -3.25% | 5 |
| Port Pirie West | Rest of SA | $305,000 | -3.17% | 4 |
| Noosaville | Rest of Qld | $1,950,000 | -2.99% | 3 |
| Deloraine | Rest of Tas. | $561,000 | -2.94% | 3 |
| Beeliar | Perth | $915,000 | -2.66% | 3 |
| Safety Beach (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,120,000 | -2.61% | 4 |
| Forestville (NSW) | Sydney | $2,480,000 | -2.36% | 3 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-10-11. Prior week: 2026-10-04
- 7,720 SALs total, 7,720 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days