Programmatic ranking · 2026

Best NT suburbs to invest in under $600K

10 suburbs match this filter today. Average 5-year capital growth across them is 5.3%/yr; average gross yield is 3.8%. 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: Palmerston (51/100). 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%
    51
    Yield🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Rental yield6.2%
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (91% of cap)
    • 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%
    49
    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
  3. #3

    Durack

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

    Gross yield · 4.4%
    48
    Yield🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Rental yield4.4%
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (99% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state
    0830 · PalmerstonCompare investment case
  4. #4

    Rosebery

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

    Growth + yield · 5.8% · 3.7%
    47
    Balanced🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Rental yield3.7%
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (99% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state
    0832 · PalmerstonCompare investment case
  5. #5

    Bakewell

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

    Growth + yield · 5.8% · 3.3%
    46
    Balanced🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.3%
    Risks
    • At top of budget (99% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state
    0832 · PalmerstonCompare investment case
  6. #6

    Wanguri

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

    Gross yield · 3.6%
    43
    Yield🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Rental yield3.6%
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (99% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state
    0810 · DarwinCompare investment case
  7. #7

    Millner

    population +7.1% (5y), 3.0% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 4.8% · 3.0%
    41
    Balanced🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (99% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state
    0810 · DarwinCompare investment case
  8. #8

    Wagaman

    population +7.1% (5y), 3.0% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 4.8% · 3.0%
    41
    Balanced🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (99% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state
    0810 · DarwinCompare investment case
  9. #9

    Katherine

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

    Gross yield · 4.2%
    25
    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
  10. #10

    Alice Springs

    population +7.1% (5y), 3.0% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 4.4% · 3.0%
    21
    Balanced🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    Risks
    • Only 231 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
    • At top of budget (91% of cap)
    0870 · Alice SpringsCompare investment case

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