SNAPSHOT: 2026-10-23
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 25 Oct 2026
Compared to week ending 18 Oct 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,663 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 14.5% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 12.7% showed decline. 72.7% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.11%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | +0.43% | 10 | 5 | 63 |
| Rest of SA | +0.28% | 27 | 31 | 397 |
| Rest of WA | +0.25% | 55 | 39 | 398 |
| Brisbane | +0.20% | 100 | 53 | 482 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.18% | 223 | 160 | 1609 |
| Perth | +0.16% | 94 | 37 | 345 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.15% | 160 | 118 | 1172 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.13% | 108 | 81 | 966 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.11% | 44 | 29 | 267 |
| Rest of NT | +0.06% | 3 | 3 | 35 |
| Hobart | +0.03% | 18 | 15 | 95 |
| Sydney | +0.02% | 112 | 185 | 783 |
| Adelaide | -0.13% | 69 | 65 | 450 |
| Melbourne | -0.16% | 73 | 132 | 499 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.46% | 18 | 23 | 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 |
| Jannali | Sydney | $1,780,000 | +3.49% | 3 |
| Port Adelaide | Adelaide | $920,000 | +3.37% | 3 |
| Avenel | Rest of Vic. | $635,000 | +3.25% | 3 |
| Kiama | Rest of NSW | $1,600,000 | +3.23% | 4 |
| Jamestown | Rest of SA | $352,000 | +3.23% | 4 |
| Craignish | Rest of Qld | $1,010,000 | +3.06% | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenton Park | Perth | $2,000,000 | -9.09% | 3 |
| Seventeen Seventy | Rest of Qld | $1,610,000 | -6.40% | 3 |
| Plympton Park | Adelaide | $1,100,000 | -4.35% | 5 |
| Strathfield (NSW) | Sydney | $4,200,000 | -4.11% | 11 |
| Mitchell Park (SA) | Adelaide | $921,000 | -4.06% | 11 |
| Semaphore | Adelaide | $1,250,000 | -3.85% | 4 |
| Clemton Park | Sydney | $1,780,000 | -3.78% | 3 |
| Macleod (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,100,000 | -3.51% | 9 |
| West Beach (SA) | Adelaide | $1,700,000 | -3.41% | 3 |
| Haberfield | Sydney | $2,920,000 | -3.31% | 3 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-10-25. Prior week: 2026-10-18
- 7,663 SALs total, 7,663 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days