SNAPSHOT: 2026-10-28
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 1 Nov 2026
Compared to week ending 25 Oct 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,615 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.3% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 12.8% showed decline. 71.9% 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 | +0.54% | 65 | 39 | 393 |
| Hobart | +0.38% | 19 | 15 | 94 |
| Perth | +0.33% | 80 | 44 | 345 |
| Darwin | +0.18% | 21 | 5 | 63 |
| Sydney | +0.15% | 142 | 162 | 780 |
| Adelaide | +0.11% | 85 | 45 | 449 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.09% | 37 | 25 | 268 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.03% | 208 | 176 | 1593 |
| Brisbane | +0.03% | 94 | 61 | 481 |
| Rest of Qld | -0.03% | 168 | 125 | 1163 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.08% | 17 | 31 | 101 |
| Melbourne | -0.12% | 75 | 111 | 499 |
| Rest of Vic. | -0.30% | 106 | 102 | 954 |
| Rest of SA | -0.32% | 41 | 32 | 396 |
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 |
| Runaway Bay | Rest of Qld | $2,000,000 | +4.71% | 3 |
| 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 |
| Bullsbrook | Perth | $889,000 | +3.37% | 5 |
| Hughesdale | Melbourne | $1,550,000 | +3.33% | 3 |
| East Bairnsdale | Rest of Vic. | $369,000 | +3.07% | 6 |
| Tanah Merah | Brisbane | $1,050,000 | +2.94% | 3 |
Darlington (Sydney - NSW) leads at +12.07% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Runaway Bay (+4.71%, 3 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombira | Rest of NSW | $1,200,000 | -7.69% | 3 |
| Merewether | Rest of NSW | $2,020,000 | -4.72% | 4 |
| Kew (Vic.) | Melbourne | $2,400,000 | -4.00% | 6 |
| St Kilda East | Melbourne | $1,450,000 | -3.97% | 3 |
| Ivanhoe (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,820,000 | -3.70% | 5 |
| Marayong | Sydney | $1,060,000 | -3.64% | 4 |
| Michelago | Rest of NSW | $1,110,000 | -3.48% | 3 |
| Craignish | Rest of Qld | $980,000 | -2.97% | 5 |
| Beaconsfield (Vic.) | Melbourne | $1,010,000 | -2.88% | 10 |
| Heidelberg | Melbourne | $1,370,000 | -2.84% | 4 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-11-01. Prior week: 2026-10-25
- 7,615 SALs total, 7,615 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days