SNAPSHOT: 2026-10-31
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 1 Nov 2026
Compared to week ending 25 Oct 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,618 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.0% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 13.9% showed decline. 71.1% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.03%. 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% | 64 | 41 | 394 |
| Hobart | +0.36% | 19 | 16 | 94 |
| Perth | +0.29% | 71 | 47 | 345 |
| Sydney | +0.15% | 142 | 177 | 780 |
| Adelaide | +0.08% | 79 | 54 | 449 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.07% | 160 | 134 | 1164 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.05% | 212 | 194 | 1594 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.05% | 41 | 29 | 268 |
| Darwin | +0.03% | 19 | 7 | 63 |
| Brisbane | -0.01% | 88 | 63 | 481 |
| Melbourne | -0.14% | 72 | 120 | 499 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.18% | 16 | 30 | 101 |
| Rest of Vic. | -0.25% | 114 | 108 | 954 |
| Rest of SA | -0.30% | 40 | 34 | 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 |
| Dalkeith | Perth | $4,320,000 | +5.37% | 3 |
| East Bairnsdale | Rest of Vic. | $382,000 | +4.95% | 9 |
| Point Lonsdale | Rest of Vic. | $1,110,000 | +4.72% | 5 |
| Raymond Island | Rest of Vic. | $575,000 | +4.55% | 3 |
| Lower Plenty | Melbourne | $1,440,000 | +4.35% | 3 |
| Albert Park (SA) | Adelaide | $970,000 | +4.30% | 3 |
| Mordialloc | Melbourne | $1,300,000 | +4.00% | 3 |
| Bullsbrook | Perth | $889,000 | +3.37% | 5 |
Darlington (Sydney - NSW) leads at +12.07% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Dalkeith (+5.37%, 3 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Heads | Rest of NSW | $1,800,000 | -10.89% | 3 |
| McMinns Lagoon | Darwin | $900,000 | -9.82% | 3 |
| Norfolk Island | Other Territories | $755,000 | -7.93% | 3 |
| Bombira | Rest of NSW | $1,200,000 | -7.69% | 3 |
| Minmi | Rest of NSW | $940,000 | -6.00% | 5 |
| Craignish | Rest of Qld | $980,000 | -5.77% | 6 |
| Strathmerton | Rest of Vic. | $500,000 | -4.76% | 3 |
| Moffat Beach | Rest of Qld | $1,640,000 | -4.65% | 4 |
| Southern River | Perth | $1,010,000 | -3.81% | 3 |
| Sandhurst | Melbourne | $1,040,000 | -3.70% | 3 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-11-01. Prior week: 2026-10-25
- 7,618 SALs total, 7,618 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days