SNAPSHOT: 2026-10-26
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 25 Oct 2026
Compared to week ending 18 Oct 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,665 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.0% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 13.1% showed decline. 71.9% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.10%. 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 | +0.48% | 11 | 5 | 63 |
| Rest of SA | +0.28% | 28 | 28 | 397 |
| Brisbane | +0.22% | 107 | 52 | 482 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.17% | 226 | 168 | 1611 |
| Rest of WA | +0.17% | 56 | 39 | 398 |
| Perth | +0.15% | 92 | 42 | 345 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.13% | 169 | 118 | 1172 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.13% | 45 | 29 | 267 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.12% | 116 | 91 | 965 |
| Rest of NT | +0.07% | 3 | 2 | 35 |
| Hobart | +0.03% | 19 | 16 | 95 |
| Sydney | -0.06% | 115 | 192 | 783 |
| Melbourne | -0.08% | 72 | 135 | 500 |
| Adelaide | -0.12% | 73 | 64 | 450 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.45% | 17 | 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. | $625,000 | +10.62% | 4 |
| Ascot (Brisbane - Qld) | Brisbane | $2,950,000 | +5.36% | 3 |
| Croydon Park (NSW) | Sydney | $2,200,000 | +4.76% | 5 |
| Moonee Beach | Rest of NSW | $1,150,000 | +3.60% | 3 |
| Jannali | Sydney | $1,780,000 | +3.49% | 3 |
| Caulfield North | Melbourne | $2,100,000 | +3.45% | 9 |
| Port Adelaide | Adelaide | $920,000 | +3.37% | 3 |
| Kiama | Rest of NSW | $1,600,000 | +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 |
| East Bairnsdale | Rest of Vic. | $364,000 | -5.45% | 9 |
| Albert Park (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,170,000 | -4.82% | 4 |
| Plympton Park | Adelaide | $1,100,000 | -4.35% | 5 |
| Mitchell Park (SA) | Adelaide | $921,000 | -4.06% | 11 |
| Malvern East | Melbourne | $1,900,000 | -4.04% | 8 |
| South Fremantle | Perth | $2,000,000 | -3.85% | 4 |
| Semaphore | Adelaide | $1,250,000 | -3.85% | 4 |
| Clemton Park | Sydney | $1,780,000 | -3.78% | 3 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-10-25. Prior week: 2026-10-18
- 7,665 SALs total, 7,665 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days