SNAPSHOT: 2026-10-16
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 18 Oct 2026
Compared to week ending 11 Oct 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,694 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 14.6% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 12.5% showed decline. 72.8% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.02%. 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 Qld | +0.20% | 170 | 111 | 1174 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.12% | 120 | 104 | 977 |
| Brisbane | +0.07% | 100 | 55 | 482 |
| Hobart | +0.07% | 17 | 16 | 97 |
| Perth | +0.05% | 87 | 37 | 346 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.02% | 213 | 198 | 1617 |
| Rest of NT | +0.02% | 6 | 3 | 35 |
| Rest of WA | +0.01% | 54 | 32 | 400 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.01% | 39 | 21 | 270 |
| Adelaide | -0.01% | 57 | 62 | 449 |
| Melbourne | -0.06% | 77 | 111 | 501 |
| Sydney | -0.12% | 128 | 157 | 786 |
| Darwin | -0.15% | 9 | 7 | 63 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.22% | 14 | 23 | 101 |
| Rest of SA | -0.26% | 36 | 27 | 395 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,200,000 | +7.14% | 8 |
| Seaforth (Qld) | Rest of Qld | $749,000 | +6.70% | 3 |
| Cleve | Rest of SA | $340,000 | +6.25% | 5 |
| 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 |
| Elsternwick | Melbourne | $2,100,000 | +3.45% | 4 |
| Merewether | Rest of NSW | $2,150,000 | +3.37% | 5 |
| Warners Bay | Rest of NSW | $1,240,000 | +3.33% | 5 |
| Jamestown | Rest of SA | $341,000 | +3.33% | 4 |
Kensington (Vic.) leads at +7.14% (8 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Cleve (+6.25%, 5 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankalilla | Rest of SA | $750,000 | -11.76% | 3 |
| 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 |
| Buronga | Rest of NSW | $564,000 | -5.53% | 3 |
| Ascot (Brisbane - Qld) | Brisbane | $2,800,000 | -4.11% | 3 |
| Malvern (SA) | Adelaide | $2,410,000 | -3.98% | 3 |
| Beaconsfield (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,020,000 | -3.77% | 5 |
| Streaky Bay | Rest of SA | $560,000 | -3.45% | 3 |
| Keith | Rest of SA | $312,000 | -3.41% | 4 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-10-18. Prior week: 2026-10-11
- 7,694 SALs total, 7,694 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days