Programmatic ranking · 2026

Best NT suburbs to invest in under $500K

2 suburbs match this filter today. Average 5-year capital growth across them is 5.5%/yr; average gross yield is 3.9%. The dominant signal right now is rental yield — Strong gross yields are doing most of the work here — typical for cashflow-focused filters. Top pick: Driver (48/100). 3.7% 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

    Driver

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

    Growth + yield · 6.2% · 3.7%
    48
    Balanced🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Rental yield3.7%
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    • Capital growth6.2%/yr
    Risks
    • At top of budget (99% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state
    0830 · PalmerstonCompare investment case
  2. #2

    Katherine

    4.2% gross yield, population +7.1% (5y).

    Gross yield · 4.2%
    24
    Yield🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Rental yield4.2%
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    Risks
    • Only 1,254 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
    • No major construction project in this state
    0850 · KatherineCompare investment case

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