Key takeaways
Home auction markets have continued to report generally subdued results into the middle of the spring selling season – although some capitals recorded higher clearance rates over the past week.
The national weekend auction market reported an average clearance rate of 46.5% over the past week which was higher than the 44.4% reported over the previous week but again well below the 68.1% reported over the same week last year.
Melbourne and Sydney continue to report unusually low numbers of auctions for this time of year reflecting fragile seller confidence.
Home auction markets have continued to report generally subdued results into the middle of the spring selling season – although some capitals recorded higher clearance rates over the past week.
Weekly Auction Results to Saturday, October 17th 2026
| Capital City | This Week | Last Week | Same Week Last Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auctions | Rate | Auctions | Rate | Auctions | Rate | |
| Sydney | 845 | 58.7% | 807 | 52.8% | 1334 | 76.1% |
| Melbourne | 553 | 56.5% | 710 | 60.5% | 1122 | 74.1% |
| Brisbane | 161 | 19.6% | 178 | 17.8% | 184 | 44.8% |
| Adelaide | 136 | 31.7% | 147 | 47.9% | 133 | 76.9% |
| Canberra | 67 | 65.9% | 75 | 42.8% | 106 | 68.7% |
Source: My Housing Market
The national weekend auction market reported an average clearance rate of 46.5% over the past week which was higher than the 44.4% reported over the previous week but again well below the 68.1% reported over the same week last year.
Melbourne and Sydney continue to report unusually low numbers of auctions for this time of year reflecting fragile seller confidence.
Sydney auction results
Note: Sydney auction clearance rate bounces back.
Sydney’s auction clearance rate bounced back over the past week following the year-to -date low result reported over the previous week.
Sydney recorded a clearance rate of 58.7% over the past week which was well above the 52.8% recorded over the previous week but again significantly lower than the 76.1% reported over the same week last year.
Auction numbers were also higher with 845 homes reported listed versus the 807 auctioned over the previous week but again well below the 1334 reported over the same week last year.
Sydney recorded a median price of $1,665,000 for houses sold at auction over the past week which was lower than the $1,750,000 recorded over the previous week and 15.3% lower than the $1,965,000 reported over the same week last year.
The Northern Beaches recorded the highest regional clearance rate over the past week at 76.2% followed by the Lower North at 69.2% and the Inner West at 68.6%. The Central Coast reported the lowest clearance rate at 28.6%.
The clearance rate for houses was 53.2% with units higher again this week at 73.9%.
Sydney regions weekly auction results - October 17th 2026
| Region | Results | Clearance Rate | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Bankstown | 27 | 44.4% | $1,725,000 |
| Central Coast | 7 | 28.6% | $2,000,000 |
| City and East | 90 | 65.6% | $1,900,000 |
| Inner West | 86 | 68.6% | $1,640,000 |
| Lower North | 26 | 69.2% | $1,210,000 |
| North West | 17 | 58.8% | $1,677,500 |
| Northern Beaches | 21 | 76.2% | $2,050,000 |
| South | 48 | 60.4% | $1,760,000 |
| South West | 26 | 53.8% | $1,030,000 |
| Upper North Shore | 50 | 44.0% | $1,315,000 |
| West | 45 | 42.2% | $1,275,250 |
| Houses | 313 | 53.2% | $1,665,000 |
| Units | 123 | 73.9% | $965,000 |
| Total | 436 | 58.7% | $1,430,000 |
Source: My Housing Market
Top Sydney weekly sales - October 17th 2026
The top Sydney home reported sold over the past week was a 8-bedroom house at 522-524 Bronte Rd Bronte that sold for $25,200,000.
The most affordable home reported sold at auction in Sydney over the past week was a 2-bedroom unit at 3302/39 Rhodes St Hillsdale that sold for $600,000.
| Address | Price | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 522-524 Bronte Rd Bronte | $25,200,000 | Sydney Sotheby's International |
| 160D Macpherson St Bronte | $12,120,000 | Ray White (Phillips & Co) |
| 19 Chamberlain Av Rose Bay | $9,700,000 | Ray White (Phillips & Co) |
| 79 Fletcher St Tamarama | $8,600,000 | Ray White (Phillips & Co) |
| 54/18 College St Darlinghurst | $7,700,000 | Kim Jones & Co |
| 19/22-24 Ozone St Cronulla | $6,400,000 | McGrath Cronulla |
| 12 Arthur St Dover Heights | $5,350,000 | Ray White Double Bay |
| 78 Surfview Rd Mona Vale | $4,500,000 | Stone Real Estate Pittwater |
| 14 Annandale St Annandale | $4,250,000 | BresicWhitney Balmain |
| 8 Ravenna St Strathfield | $3,880,000 | McGrath Strathfield |
Source: My Housing Market
Melbourne auction results
Note: Melbourne clearance rate down sharply.
Melbourne reported a sharply lower auction clearance rate over the past week with listings remaining subdued.
Melbourne recorded a weekly clearance rate of 56.5% which was well below the 60.5% recorded over the previous week and remained significantly lower than the 74.1% reported over the same week last year.
Just 553 homes were reported listed for auction over the past week which was again lower than the 710 auctioned over the previous week and also again well below the 1122 reported over the same week last year.
Melbourne recorded a median price of $1,040,000 for houses sold at auction over the past week which was again higher than the $1,000,000 reported over the previous week and 1.2% higher than the $1,028,000 reported over the same week last year.
Melbourne’s Inner City reported the top regional clearance rate over the past week with 74.1% followed by the Inner South at 70.7% and the North East at 64.8%. The South East recorded the lowest regional rate this week at 38.1%.
The clearance rate for houses was 52.3% with units higher again this week at 76.5%.
Melbourne regions weekly auction results - October 17th 2026
| Region | Results | Clearance Rate | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner East | 58 | 50.0% | $1,301,000 |
| Inner South | 58 | 70.7% | $1,040,000 |
| Inner Urban | 27 | 74.1% | $1,077,500 |
| North East | 54 | 64.8% | $782,000 |
| Northern | 52 | 51.9% | $715,500 |
| Outer East | 47 | 51.1% | $1,328,000 |
| South East | 21 | 38.1% | $746,000 |
| West | 59 | 42.4% | $955,000 |
| Houses | 325 | 52.3% | $1,040,000 |
| Units | 51 | 76.5% | $655,000 |
| Total | 376 | 56.5% | $932,500 |
Source: My Housing Market
Top Melbourne weekly sales - October 17th 2026
Melbourne’s top reported auction sale over the week was a 4-bedroom house at 9 The Grove Camberwell that sold for $3,410,000.
The most affordable home reported sold at auction in Melbourne over the week was a 1-bedroom unit at 501/865-869 Dandenong Rd Malvern East that sold for $290,000.
| Address | Price | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 9 The Grove Camberwell | $3,410,000 | Heavyside |
| 8 Acheron Av Camberwell | $3,180,000 | Ray White Balwyn |
| 41 Thompson St Ormond | $2,880,000 | Woodards Carnegie |
| 14 Tyne St Camberwell | $2,855,000 | Marshall White |
| 8 Elder Pde Essendon | $2,650,000 | McDonald Upton |
| 7 Bruce St Mount Waverley | $2,545,000 | Buxton Mount Waverley |
| 28 Arranmore Av Black Rock | $2,283,000 | Hodges McGrath Sandringham |
| 42 Windsor Av Mckinnon | $2,225,000 | Jellis Craig Bentleigh |
| 22 Mclauchlin Av Sandringham | $2,175,000 | Jellis Craig Brighton |
| 22 Stuart St Armadale | $2,162,500 | Jellis Craig Stonnington |
Source: My Housing Market
Brisbane auction results
Top Brisbane weekly sales - October 17th 2026
| Address | Price | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Topaz St Holland Park | $3,118,000 | Place Estate Agents Camp Hill |
| 13 Orchid St Enoggera | $1,960,000 | Place West |
| 4 Rockingham St Mount Gravatt | $1,775,000 | Ray White Mount Gravatt |
| 93 Murton Av Holland Park | $1,760,000 | Place Kangaroo Point |
| 703/25 Duncan St West End | $1,423,000 | Ray White West End |
| 4 Beetaloo St Geebung | $1,300,000 | Ray White Wilston |
| 45 Denton St Wishart | $1,031,000 | Place |
| 22 Oakvale St Underwood | $970,000 | PLUM PROPERTY SALES |
| 20 Mallee St Murrumba Downs | $937,500 | Ray White Murrumba Downs |
| 6/47 Toombul Tce Nundah | $868,000 | Ray White |
Source: My Housing Market
Canberra auction results
Top Canberra weekly sales - October 17th 2026
| Address | Price | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 1/12 Gould St Turner | $2,000,000 | Luton Properties |
| 21 Haines St Curtin | $1,860,000 | Blackshaw Manuka |
| 7 Lacewing St Wright | $1,038,800 | Blackshaw Woden |
| 5 Darwinia Tce Rivett | $955,000 | Ray White Canberra |
| 71 Verbrugghen St Melba | $920,000 | LJ Hooker Belconnen |
| 57 Ulysses Cct Wright | $915,000 | Blackshaw Weston Creek |
| 3/1 Sydney Av Barton | $882,500 | Blackshaw Manuka |
| 9 Benjee Pl Isabella Plains | $875,000 | Momentum Property |
| 12 Wyles Pl Flynn | $830,000 | Momentum Property |
| 15 Syron Pl Ngunnawal | $810,000 | Irwin Property |
Source: My Housing Market
Adelaide auction results
Top Adelaide weekly sales - October 17th 2026
| Address | Price | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 29 James Leal Dr Underdale | $1,172,500 | Stadium Real Estate |
| 11 Castle St Athelstone | $1,150,000 | LJ Hooker Adelaide Metro |
| 2434A Kersbrook Rd Kersbrook | $1,080,000 | Ray White Barossa Valley |
| 15 Reserve Rd Campbelltown | $960,000 | Ray White Norwood |
| 23 Douglas Av Hillcrest | $903,000 | Ray White |
| 12 Sunflower Blvd Virginia | $887,000 | Ray White Norwood |
| 20 Vincent St Hendon | $845,000 | Crawford Doran |
| 42 Naretha St Holden Hill | $836,000 | Ray White Prospect |
| 6 Mcmahon Pl Seaton | $835,000 | LJ Hooker West Lakes |
| 18 Princess St Pennington | $820,000 | Ray White (Semaphore) |
Source: My Housing Market
- Also read:National Weekly Auction Report – October 17th 2026 | Mid-Spring Auction Markets Remain Subdued
- Also read:Perth housing market update [video] | October 2026
- Also read:Brisbane housing market update [video] | October 2026
- Also read:Sydney housing market update [video] | October 2026
- Also read:Melbourne housing market update [video] | October 2026
