Key takeaways
Late winter capital city auction numbers generally increased over the past week and although clearance rates were steady, listings remain well below the same time last year.
The national weekend auction market reported an average clearance rate of 46.7% over the past week which was lower than the 51.8% reported over the previous week and again well below the 66.9% reported over the same week last year.
Auction markets continue to improve with now more homes listed as spring approaches but clearance rates although generally steady remain mostly subdued.
Late winter capital city auction numbers generally increased over the past week, and although clearance rates were steady, listings remain well below the same time last year.
Weekly Auction Results to Saturday, August 22nd 2026
| Capital City | This Week | Last Week | Same Week Last Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auctions | Rate | Auctions | Rate | Auctions | Rate | |
| Sydney | 631 | 58.1% | 561 | 58.5% | 914 | 79.5% |
| Melbourne | 570 | 60.2% | 570 | 59.2% | 943 | 76.5% |
| Brisbane | 153 | 20.8% | 138 | 29.5% | 174 | 41.9% |
| Adelaide | 108 | 50.7% | 96 | 52.9% | 129 | 63.7% |
| Canberra | 56 | 43.7% | 53 | 58.9% | 62 | 72.9% |
Source: My Housing Market
The national weekend auction market reported an average clearance rate of 46.7% over the past week, which was lower than the 51.8% reported over the previous week and again well below the 66.9% reported over the same week last year.
Auction markets continue to improve, with now more homes listed as spring approaches, but clearance rates, although generally steady, remain mostly subdued.
Sydney auction results
Note: Sydney auction clearance rate higher!
Sydney’s auction clearance rate was higher over the past week with listings again marginally higher – but still relatively recessed.
Sydney recorded a clearance rate of 58.1% over the past week which was similar than the 58.5% recorded over the previous week but again significantly lower than the strong 79.5% reported over the same week last year.
Auction numbers were significantly higher with 631 homes reported listed versus the 561 auctioned over the previous week but again well below the 914 reported over the same week last year.Sydney recorded a median price of $1,800,000 for houses sold at auction over the past week which was lower than the $1,865,000 recorded over the previous week and 7.1% lower than the $1,937,500 reported over the same week last year.
The Central Coast recorded the highest regional clearance rate over the past week at 83.3%, followed by the Lower North at 81.1% and the Northern Beaches at 70.0%. The West reported the lowest clearance rate at 38.7%.
The clearance rate for houses was 57.1%, with units higher this week at 62.7%.
Sydney regions weekly auction results - August 22nd 2026
| Region | Results | Clearance Rate | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Bankstown | 14 | 42.9% | $1,662,750 |
| Central Coast | 6 | 83.3% | $956,000 |
| City and East | 77 | 58.4% | $1,487,500 |
| Inner West | 47 | 59.6% | $1,482,000 |
| Lower North | 37 | 81.1% | $1,510,000 |
| North West | 21 | 61.9% | $2,312,000 |
| Northern Beaches | 10 | 70.0% | $1,107,500 |
| South | 33 | 69.7% | $1,873,000 |
| South West | 14 | 50.0% | $1,255,000 |
| Upper North Shore | 47 | 42.6% | $1,753,000 |
| West | 31 | 38.7% | $1,382,500 |
| Houses | 220 | 57.1% | $1,800,000 |
| Units | 108 | 62.7% | $1,114,500 |
| Total | 328 | 58.1% | $1,603,500 |
Source: My Housing Market
Top Sydney weekly sales - August 22nd 2026
The top Sydney home reported sold over the past week was a 5-bedroom house at 14 Rickard St Carlingford that sold for $4,480,888.
The most affordable home reported sold at auction in Sydney over the past week was a 3-bedroom house at 13 Weonga Pl San Remo that sold for $682,000.
| Address | Price | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Rickard St Carlingford | $4,480,888 | Uniland Real Estate | Epping |
| 357A Sailors Bay Rd Northbridge | $3,590,000 | McGrath Crows Nest |
| 83 Austin St Lane Cove | $3,300,000 | McGrath Lane Cove |
| 3 Marriott Gr Castle Hill | $3,300,000 | Richard Matthews Real Estate |
| 23 Fox St Lane Cove | $3,250,000 | Belle Property North Shore |
| 15 Beaumaris St Enfield | $3,240,000 | Belle Property Strathfield |
| 2206/116 Bathurst St Sydney | $3,180,000 | Leading Capital Group |
| 16 Josephine Cr Cherrybrook | $2,860,000 | Uniland Real Estate | Epping |
| 12 Shadforth St Paddington | $2,750,000 | Sydney Sotheby's Realty |
| 7 Cecil St Paddington | $2,650,000 | PPD Real Estate |
Source: My Housing Market
Melbourne auction results
Note: Melbourne clearance rate a little higher.
Melbourne reported a marginally higher auction clearance rate over the past week, just above 60%.
Melbourne recorded a clearance rate of 60.2% over the past week which was higher than the 59.2% recorded over the previous week but remained well below the 76.5% reported over the same week last year.
570 homes were reported listed for auction over the past week, which was the same as the 570 auctioned over the previous week but significantly lower than the 943 reported over the same week last year.Melbourne recorded a median price of $967,500 for houses sold at auction over the past week, which was higher than the $910,000 reported over the previous week but 15.5% lower than the $1,145,000 reported over the same week last year.
Melbourne’s Outer East reported the top regional clearance rate over the past week with 70.7%, followed by the North at 66.7% and the Inner South at 63.6%. The Inner East again recorded the lowest regional rate this week at 46.8%.
The clearance rate for houses was 59.0%, with units higher again this week at 61.2%.
Melbourne regions weekly auction results - August 22nd 2026
| Region | Results | Clearance Rate | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner East | 47 | 46.8% | $1,235,000 |
| Inner South | 56 | 64.3% | $1,010,000 |
| Inner Urban | 40 | 62.5% | $1,430,000 |
| North East | 38 | 57.9% | $817,500 |
| Northern | 45 | 66.7% | $880,000 |
| Outer East | 41 | 70.7% | $1,055,000 |
| South East | 16 | 50.0% | $953,000 |
| West | 73 | 53.4% | $780,000 |
| Houses | 307 | 59.0% | $967,500 |
| Units | 49 | 61.2% | $725,000 |
| Total | 356 | 60.2% | $917,000 |
Source: My Housing Market
Top Melbourne weekly sales - August 22nd 2026
Melbourne’s top reported auction sale over the week was a 5-bedroom house at 22 Ridgeway Av Kew that sold for $3,920,000.
The most affordable home reported sold at auction in Melbourne over the week was a 1-bedroom unit at 104/224 Burwood Hwy Burwood that sold for $215,000.
| Address | Price | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Ridgeway Av Kew | $3,920,000 | Kay & Burton Boroondara |
| 86 Delbridge St Fitzroy North | $2,910,000 | WHITEFOX Real Estate |
| 26 Eltham St Flemington | $2,600,000 | Nelson Alexander Flemington |
| 75 Market St Kensington | $2,500,000 | Marshall White |
| 149 Ogilvie St Essendon | $2,260,000 | Jellis Craig Moonee Valley |
| 8 Tandarook Cr Donvale | $2,203,000 | Jellis Craig Doncaster |
| 54 Croydon Rd Surrey Hills | $2,105,000 | Buxton Balwyn Canterbury |
| 32 Schafter Dr Doncaster East | $2,100,000 | Jellis Craig Box Hill |
| 5A Oloughlan St Ormond | $2,020,000 | Buxton Balwyn Canterbury |
| 14 Fawkner St St Kilda | $1,900,000 | McGrath St Kilda |
Source: My Housing Market
Brisbane auction results
Top Brisbane weekly sales - August 22nd 2026
| Address | Price | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Lonsdale St Ascot | $5,250,000 | Ray White Ascot |
| 74 Agnes St Auchenflower | $3,225,000 | Ray White Collective |
| 17 Rawnsley St Dutton Park | $1,830,000 | Public Trustee of QLD |
| 9/133 Dornoch Tce Highgate Hill | $1,360,000 | Ray White West End |
| 8 Drovers Cl Ferny Hills | $1,325,000 | Ray White Wilston |
| 21 Bunny St Everton Park | $1,310,000 | HARCOURTS LOCAL |
| 41 Bernecker St Carina | $1,300,000 | Place |
| 22 Nurran St Mount Gravatt East | $1,080,000 | Ray White West End |
| 2/71 Miles St Hawthorne | $1,038,000 | Place Estate Agents - Bulimba |
| 67/540 Queen St Brisbane City | $1,000,000 | Ray White |
Source: My Housing Market
Canberra auction results
Top Canberra weekly sales - August 22nd 2026
| Address | Price | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 42 Araba St Aranda | $2,225,000 | Hayman Partners |
| 37 Brunswick Cct Kaleen | $1,310,000 | Hive Property |
| 8 Catalano St Wright | $1,100,000 | MARQ Property |
| 130 Ida West St Bonner | $1,075,000 | VC PROPERTY ACT |
| 5 Clay St Bonner | $1,057,250 | NEW DOOR PROPERTIES |
| 14 Nairn Pl Macquarie | $990,000 | Ray White Canberra |
| 4 Mareeba St Fisher | $895,000 | Luton Properties |
| 10/17 Eastlake Pde Kingston | $785,000 | Belle Property Canberra |
| 152 Beasley St Torrens | $770,000 | Blackshaw Woden |
Source: My Housing Market
Adelaide auction results
Top Adelaide weekly sales - August 22nd 2026
| Address | Price | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 116 North St Henley Beach | $2,340,000 | Belle Property Henley Beach |
| 22 The Common Beaumont | $2,200,000 | TOOP+TOOP Real Estate |
| 19 Victoria St Mile End | $1,700,000 | Harris Real Estate - Kent Town |
| 51 Gardner St Plympton | $1,415,000 | Ray White Glenelg |
| 2A Chatsworth Gr Toorak Gardens | $1,406,000 | Ray White |
| 22 Da Costa Av Prospect | $1,340,000 | Ray White Prospect |
| 83 Henry St West Croydon | $1,300,000 | Crawford Doran |
| 6 Glenburnie Tce Plympton | $1,280,000 | Ray White Glenelg |
| 33 Kingborn Av Seaton | $1,200,000 | Ray White Albert Park |
| 40 Mitton Av Henley Beach | $1,200,000 | Belle Property Henley Beach |
Source: My Housing Market
