SNAPSHOT: 2026-10-20
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 25 Oct 2026
Compared to week ending 18 Oct 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,651 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 14.4% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 11.9% showed decline. 73.7% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.09%. 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 | +0.43% | 55 | 36 | 398 |
| Darwin | +0.42% | 9 | 5 | 63 |
| Brisbane | +0.22% | 104 | 50 | 482 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.15% | 210 | 148 | 1604 |
| Perth | +0.15% | 96 | 35 | 345 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.13% | 148 | 104 | 1171 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.11% | 103 | 78 | 964 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.09% | 44 | 29 | 267 |
| Rest of SA | +0.09% | 32 | 30 | 393 |
| Rest of NT | +0.07% | 3 | 2 | 35 |
| Hobart | +0.02% | 15 | 14 | 95 |
| Sydney | -0.08% | 111 | 178 | 783 |
| Adelaide | -0.10% | 79 | 58 | 450 |
| Melbourne | -0.13% | 73 | 127 | 499 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.44% | 18 | 20 | 101 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penneshaw | Rest of SA | $650,000 | +17.97% | 3 |
| Lake Tyers Beach | Rest of Vic. | $622,000 | +10.09% | 3 |
| Ascot (Brisbane - Qld) | Brisbane | $2,950,000 | +5.36% | 3 |
| Croydon Park (NSW) | Sydney | $2,200,000 | +4.76% | 5 |
| Allenby Gardens | Adelaide | $1,060,000 | +3.92% | 6 |
| Mossman | Rest of Qld | $518,000 | +3.60% | 3 |
| Jannali | Sydney | $1,780,000 | +3.49% | 3 |
| Jamestown | Rest of SA | $352,000 | +3.23% | 3 |
| Strathnairn | Australian Capital Territory | $1,030,000 | +3.00% | 3 |
| Zillmere | Brisbane | $1,050,000 | +2.94% | 6 |
Penneshaw leads at +17.97% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Ascot (Brisbane - Qld) (+5.36%, 3 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seventeen Seventy | Rest of Qld | $1,610,000 | -6.40% | 3 |
| Lower Mitcham | Adelaide | $1,520,000 | -5.00% | 3 |
| Essendon North | Melbourne | $1,240,000 | -4.62% | 3 |
| Strathfield (NSW) | Sydney | $4,200,000 | -4.11% | 10 |
| Clemton Park | Sydney | $1,780,000 | -3.78% | 3 |
| Kensington (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,160,000 | -3.33% | 7 |
| Haberfield | Sydney | $2,920,000 | -3.31% | 3 |
| Merewether | Rest of NSW | $2,080,000 | -3.26% | 4 |
| Colyton | Sydney | $1,120,000 | -2.61% | 5 |
| Alphington | Melbourne | $1,880,000 | -2.59% | 3 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-10-25. Prior week: 2026-10-18
- 7,651 SALs total, 7,651 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days