SNAPSHOT: 2026-10-13
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 18 Oct 2026
Compared to week ending 11 Oct 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,686 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 14.6% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 11.9% showed decline. 73.5% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.04%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | +0.23% | 17 | 12 | 97 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.16% | 162 | 104 | 1173 |
| Brisbane | +0.10% | 106 | 51 | 482 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.10% | 109 | 91 | 976 |
| Perth | +0.08% | 93 | 33 | 346 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.06% | 204 | 190 | 1615 |
| Rest of NT | +0.06% | 6 | 3 | 35 |
| Adelaide | +0.04% | 71 | 64 | 449 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.04% | 42 | 20 | 270 |
| Rest of WA | +0.04% | 57 | 31 | 399 |
| Sydney | -0.06% | 128 | 149 | 785 |
| Melbourne | -0.09% | 75 | 111 | 501 |
| Darwin | -0.16% | 8 | 9 | 63 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.23% | 12 | 21 | 101 |
| Rest of SA | -0.24% | 34 | 24 | 393 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleve | Rest of SA | $335,000 | +14.73% | 4 |
| Kensington (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,200,000 | +7.14% | 8 |
| Allenby Gardens | Adelaide | $1,110,000 | +4.72% | 5 |
| Warners Bay | Rest of NSW | $1,250,000 | +4.17% | 4 |
| Elsternwick | Melbourne | $2,090,000 | +3.47% | 4 |
| Merewether | Rest of NSW | $2,150,000 | +3.37% | 5 |
| Parrearra | Rest of Qld | $1,540,000 | +3.36% | 3 |
| Amaroo (ACT) | Australian Capital Territory | $1,040,000 | +2.97% | 3 |
| Wentworth Falls | Sydney | $1,130,000 | +2.73% | 6 |
| Joyner | Brisbane | $1,190,000 | +2.59% | 3 |
Cleve leads at +14.73% (4 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Allenby Gardens (+4.72%, 5 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntley (Wollongong - NSW) | Rest of NSW | $755,000 | -9.25% | 3 |
| Malvern (SA) | Adelaide | $2,410,000 | -3.98% | 3 |
| Carlton (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,250,000 | -3.85% | 3 |
| Aspendale Gardens | Melbourne | $1,250,000 | -3.85% | 3 |
| Streaky Bay | Rest of SA | $560,000 | -3.45% | 3 |
| Upper Sturt | Adelaide | $1,220,000 | -3.17% | 4 |
| Essendon North | Melbourne | $1,330,000 | -2.92% | 3 |
| Croydon Park (NSW) | Sydney | $2,140,000 | -2.73% | 3 |
| Augusta | Rest of WA | $1,080,000 | -2.70% | 3 |
| Clayton South | Melbourne | $957,000 | -2.55% | 6 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-10-18. Prior week: 2026-10-11
- 7,686 SALs total, 7,686 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days