SNAPSHOT: 2026-10-14
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 18 Oct 2026
Compared to week ending 11 Oct 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,687 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: +0.03%. 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 | +0.19% | 18 | 14 | 97 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.17% | 162 | 101 | 1173 |
| Brisbane | +0.10% | 101 | 55 | 482 |
| Perth | +0.09% | 89 | 33 | 346 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.07% | 115 | 93 | 976 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.05% | 205 | 190 | 1615 |
| Adelaide | +0.04% | 70 | 61 | 449 |
| Rest of NT | +0.04% | 6 | 4 | 35 |
| Rest of WA | +0.03% | 53 | 31 | 399 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.01% | 40 | 21 | 270 |
| Melbourne | -0.07% | 77 | 110 | 501 |
| Sydney | -0.08% | 132 | 149 | 785 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.14% | 12 | 20 | 101 |
| Darwin | -0.15% | 9 | 8 | 63 |
| Rest of SA | -0.24% | 34 | 26 | 394 |
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 |
| Fitzroy (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,520,000 | +4.83% | 4 |
| Parrearra | Rest of Qld | $1,540,000 | +4.76% | 3 |
| 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 |
| Amaroo (ACT) | Australian Capital Territory | $1,040,000 | +2.97% | 4 |
| Waikerie | Rest of SA | $433,000 | +2.85% | 3 |
Cleve leads at +14.73% (4 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Fitzroy (Vic.) (+4.83%, 4 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmain East | Sydney | $3,680,000 | -11.33% | 3 |
| Exeter (NSW) | Rest of NSW | $2,050,000 | -10.87% | 3 |
| Huntley (Wollongong - NSW) | Rest of NSW | $755,000 | -9.25% | 3 |
| Ascot (Brisbane - Qld) | Brisbane | $2,800,000 | -4.11% | 3 |
| Malvern (SA) | Adelaide | $2,410,000 | -3.98% | 3 |
| Streaky Bay | Rest of SA | $560,000 | -3.45% | 3 |
| Upper Sturt | Adelaide | $1,220,000 | -3.17% | 4 |
| Aspendale Gardens | Melbourne | $1,240,000 | -3.12% | 4 |
| Carlton (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,260,000 | -3.08% | 3 |
| Mentone | Melbourne | $1,280,000 | -3.03% | 4 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-10-18. Prior week: 2026-10-11
- 7,687 SALs total, 7,687 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days