Programmatic ranking · 2026

Best NT suburbs to invest in under $1.5M

25 suburbs match this filter today. Average 5-year capital growth across them is 4.8%/yr; average gross yield is 3.3%. The dominant signal right now is population growth — Population inflow is the strongest current signal in this filter — demand is building ahead of supply. Top pick: Palmerston (55/100). 6.2% gross yield, population +7.1% (5y).

Last updated: May 2026.

Score legend · 0–40 weak · 40–60 moderate · 60–75 strong · 75+ exceptional. Scores blend growth, yield, demand and infrastructure signals against your strategy. Full methodology →

  1. #1

    Palmerston

    6.2% gross yield, population +7.1% (5y).

    Gross yield · 6.2%
    55
    Yield🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Rental yield6.2%
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    • Budget headroom64% under cap
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    0830 · PalmerstonCompare investment case
  2. #2

    Driver

    3.7% gross yield, population +7.1% (5y).

    Growth + yield · 6.2% · 3.7%
    53
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Rental yield3.7%
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    • Budget headroom67% under cap
    • Capital growth6.2%/yr
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    0830 · PalmerstonCompare investment case
  3. #3

    Durack

    4.4% gross yield, population +7.1% (5y).

    Gross yield · 4.4%
    53
    Yield🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Rental yield4.4%
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    • Budget headroom60% under cap
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    0830 · PalmerstonCompare investment case
  4. #4

    Zuccoli

    4.1% gross yield, population +7.1% (5y).

    Gross yield · 4.1%
    53
    Yield🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Rental yield4.1%
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    • Capital growth6.2%/yr
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    0832 · PalmerstonCompare investment case
  5. #5

    Farrar

    3.7% gross yield, population +7.1% (5y).

    Growth + yield · 6.2% · 3.7%
    52
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Rental yield3.7%
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    • Capital growth6.2%/yr
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    0830 · PalmerstonCompare investment case
  6. #6

    Gunn

    3.9% gross yield, population +7.1% (5y).

    Growth + yield · 5.8% · 3.9%
    52
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Rental yield3.9%
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    0832 · PalmerstonCompare investment case
  7. #7

    Bakewell

    population +7.1% (5y), 3.3% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 5.8% · 3.3%
    51
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.3%
    • Budget headroom60% under cap
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    0832 · PalmerstonCompare investment case
  8. #8

    Rosebery

    3.7% gross yield, population +7.1% (5y).

    Growth + yield · 5.8% · 3.7%
    51
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Rental yield3.7%
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    • Budget headroom60% under cap
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    0832 · PalmerstonCompare investment case
  9. #9

    Wanguri

    3.6% gross yield, population +7.1% (5y).

    Gross yield · 3.6%
    48
    Yield🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Rental yield3.6%
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    • Budget headroom60% under cap
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    0810 · DarwinCompare investment case
  10. #10

    Darwin

    5.4% gross yield, population +7.1% (5y).

    Gross yield · 5.4%
    47
    Yield🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Rental yield5.4%
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    Risks
    • Modest 5y growth (3.8%/yr)
    • No major construction project in this state
    0800 · DarwinCompare investment case

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