SNAPSHOT: 2026-10-27
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 1 Nov 2026
Compared to week ending 25 Oct 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,613 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.0% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 12.7% showed decline. 72.3% 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 NT | +0.78% | 4 | 3 | 35 |
| Rest of WA | +0.45% | 64 | 40 | 392 |
| Hobart | +0.40% | 20 | 14 | 94 |
| Perth | +0.32% | 78 | 42 | 345 |
| Sydney | +0.16% | 139 | 163 | 780 |
| Darwin | +0.16% | 20 | 4 | 63 |
| Adelaide | +0.09% | 79 | 47 | 449 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.08% | 35 | 23 | 268 |
| Brisbane | +0.04% | 88 | 57 | 481 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.02% | 200 | 175 | 1593 |
| Rest of Qld | -0.02% | 168 | 125 | 1163 |
| Melbourne | -0.12% | 79 | 115 | 499 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.12% | 17 | 29 | 101 |
| Rest of Vic. | -0.25% | 107 | 101 | 954 |
| Rest of SA | -0.27% | 43 | 31 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington (Sydney - NSW) | Sydney | $2,600,000 | +12.07% | 3 |
| Mirboo North | Rest of Vic. | $612,000 | +8.32% | 4 |
| Raymond Island | Rest of Vic. | $575,000 | +4.55% | 3 |
| Lower Plenty | Melbourne | $1,440,000 | +4.35% | 3 |
| Macleod (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,140,000 | +3.64% | 12 |
| East Bairnsdale | Rest of Vic. | $377,000 | +3.57% | 6 |
| Bullsbrook | Perth | $889,000 | +3.37% | 5 |
| Hughesdale | Melbourne | $1,550,000 | +3.33% | 3 |
| Tanah Merah | Brisbane | $1,050,000 | +2.94% | 3 |
| Zillmere | Brisbane | $1,050,000 | +2.94% | 4 |
Darlington (Sydney - NSW) leads at +12.07% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Raymond Island (+4.55%, 3 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kew (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,400,000 | -4.00% | 5 |
| St Kilda East | Melbourne | $1,450,000 | -3.97% | 3 |
| Marayong | Sydney | $1,060,000 | -3.64% | 4 |
| Kensington (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,120,000 | -3.45% | 7 |
| Merewether | Rest of NSW | $2,010,000 | -3.37% | 3 |
| Ivanhoe (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,830,000 | -3.17% | 5 |
| Craignish | Rest of Qld | $980,000 | -2.97% | 4 |
| Beaconsfield (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,010,000 | -2.88% | 10 |
| Heidelberg | Melbourne | $1,370,000 | -2.84% | 4 |
| Euroa | Rest of Vic. | $520,000 | -2.80% | 3 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-11-01. Prior week: 2026-10-25
- 7,613 SALs total, 7,613 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days