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Palmerston vs Elizabeth — which is best for yield?

Same eight metrics, scored against the same benchmark, ranked against a $600kbudget. Look for where one suburb is materially ahead — that's the dimension that should sway your call.

  1. Palmerston

    NT · 0830
    51Average
    Median
    $545k
    5y growth
    5.8%/yr
    YieldStable but fully priced

  2. Elizabeth

    SA · 5112
    58Average
    Median
    $445k
    5y growth
    11.8%/yr
    GrowthStable entry point

Metric breakdown

Each row scores 0–100 against a fixed benchmark. The leader on each row is highlighted.

Metric · weight
Palmerston
Elizabeth
Capital growth (5y)
weight 22%
585.8%/yr
10011.8%/yr
Rental yield
weight 13%
1006.2%
542.7%
Rental demand
weight 10%
502.0%
681.3%
Population growth
weight 12%
717.1%
656.5%
Income growth
weight 12%
5614.0%
5614.0%
Construction pipeline
weight 15%
0–
0–
Affordability
weight 8%
99% under cap
2626% under cap
Supply tightening
weight 8%
500.0% YoY
75-5.0% YoY

Winner per dimension

Where each suburb leads the field, with the count of dimensions won.

  1. Palmerston

    2/8
    • Rental yield
    • Population growth

  2. Elizabeth

    4/8
    • Capital growth (5y)
    • Rental demand
    • Affordability
    • Supply tightening

Why Palmerston

Stable but fully priced

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

Drivers
  • Rental yield6.2%
  • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
Risks
  • At top of budget (91% of cap)
  • No major construction project in this state

Why Elizabeth

Stable entry point

11.8%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

Drivers
  • Capital growth11.8%/yr
  • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
  • Tight rentals1.3%
  • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state