SNAPSHOT: 2026-10-09
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 11 Oct 2026
Compared to week ending 4 Oct 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,726 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 14.1% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 10.5% showed decline. 75.4% 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 | +0.66% | 52 | 24 | 401 |
| Darwin | +0.63% | 14 | 4 | 63 |
| Hobart | +0.40% | 23 | 9 | 97 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.25% | 181 | 97 | 1178 |
| Rest of NT | +0.22% | 3 | 3 | 35 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.17% | 194 | 141 | 1625 |
| Rest of SA | +0.12% | 34 | 26 | 397 |
| Brisbane | +0.12% | 89 | 55 | 486 |
| Perth | +0.04% | 85 | 32 | 348 |
| Adelaide | +0.02% | 70 | 39 | 450 |
| Sydney | 0.00% | 115 | 127 | 785 |
| Melbourne | 0.00% | 79 | 112 | 501 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 0.00% | 10 | 19 | 101 |
| Rest of Vic. | -0.02% | 112 | 96 | 984 |
| Rest of Tas. | -0.15% | 30 | 28 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster | Rest of Vic. | $595,000 | +11.21% | 3 |
| Roelands | Rest of WA | $1,090,000 | +6.86% | 3 |
| Rosenthal Heights | Rest of Qld | $790,000 | +5.33% | 3 |
| Kensington (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,160,000 | +3.57% | 6 |
| Merewether | Rest of NSW | $2,080,000 | +3.48% | 8 |
| Queanbeyan East | Rest of NSW | $932,000 | +3.44% | 3 |
| Upper Sturt | Adelaide | $1,260,000 | +3.28% | 4 |
| Lethbridge | Rest of Vic. | $700,000 | +3.24% | 5 |
| Arncliffe | Sydney | $1,940,000 | +3.19% | 3 |
| Fitzroy (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,480,000 | +2.78% | 3 |
Foster leads at +11.21% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Rosenthal Heights (+5.33%, 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 |
| Balhannah | Adelaide | $1,100,000 | -6.78% | 5 |
| Allenby Gardens | Adelaide | $1,020,000 | -3.77% | 4 |
| Old Bar | Rest of NSW | $805,000 | -3.48% | 6 |
| Noosaville | Rest of Qld | $1,950,000 | -3.47% | 4 |
| Beeliar | Perth | $915,000 | -2.66% | 4 |
| Safety Beach (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,120,000 | -2.61% | 6 |
| Parkhurst | Rest of Qld | $795,000 | -2.45% | 8 |
| Forestville (NSW) | Sydney | $2,480,000 | -2.36% | 3 |
| Brunswick East | Melbourne | $1,420,000 | -2.07% | 5 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-10-11. Prior week: 2026-10-04
- 7,726 SALs total, 7,726 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days