SNAPSHOT: 2026-10-10
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 11 Oct 2026
Compared to week ending 4 Oct 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,732 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 14.5% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 11.2% showed decline. 74.2% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.15%. 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 | +0.67% | 53 | 24 | 401 |
| Darwin | +0.59% | 14 | 5 | 63 |
| Hobart | +0.44% | 26 | 9 | 97 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.29% | 199 | 153 | 1628 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.26% | 183 | 106 | 1179 |
| Brisbane | +0.13% | 93 | 57 | 486 |
| Perth | +0.06% | 85 | 39 | 348 |
| Rest of SA | +0.06% | 32 | 27 | 397 |
| Rest of NT | +0.06% | 5 | 3 | 35 |
| Adelaide | 0.00% | 69 | 45 | 450 |
| Sydney | -0.02% | 120 | 138 | 786 |
| Melbourne | -0.03% | 75 | 109 | 501 |
| Rest of Vic. | -0.03% | 127 | 101 | 985 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.08% | 11 | 22 | 101 |
| Rest of Tas. | -0.13% | 32 | 29 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunstone | Rest of NSW | $1,220,000 | +8.93% | 5 |
| Armadale (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,320,000 | +7.91% | 3 |
| Roelands | Rest of WA | $1,090,000 | +6.86% | 3 |
| Rosenthal Heights | Rest of Qld | $790,000 | +5.33% | 3 |
| Foster | Rest of Vic. | $595,000 | +5.31% | 4 |
| Tiwi | Darwin | $740,000 | +3.93% | 4 |
| Tura Beach | Rest of NSW | $945,000 | +3.85% | 3 |
| Merewether | Rest of NSW | $2,080,000 | +3.48% | 9 |
| Queanbeyan East | Rest of NSW | $932,000 | +3.44% | 3 |
| Upper Sturt | Adelaide | $1,260,000 | +3.28% | 4 |
Braunstone leads at +8.93% (5 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Roelands (+6.86%, 3 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbank (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $412,000 | -22.99% | 3 |
| Toongabbie (Vic.) | Rest of Vic. | $600,000 | -7.69% | 3 |
| Balhannah | Adelaide | $1,100,000 | -6.78% | 5 |
| Parkhurst | Rest of Qld | $775,000 | -4.91% | 9 |
| Hughes (ACT) | Australian Capital Territory | $1,260,000 | -3.82% | 3 |
| Allenby Gardens | Adelaide | $1,020,000 | -3.77% | 4 |
| Old Bar | Rest of NSW | $805,000 | -3.59% | 7 |
| Hunters Hill | Sydney | $3,860,000 | -3.50% | 3 |
| Noosaville | Rest of Qld | $1,950,000 | -3.47% | 5 |
| Shoalhaven Heads | Rest of NSW | $1,000,000 | -2.91% | 6 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-10-11. Prior week: 2026-10-04
- 7,732 SALs total, 7,732 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days