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Darwin vs Gunn — which is best for yield?

Same eight metrics, scored against the same benchmark, ranked against a $800kbudget. Look for where one suburb is materially ahead — that's the dimension that should sway your call.

  1. Darwin

    NT · 0800
    43Below trend
    Median
    $745k
    5y growth
    3.8%/yr
    YieldStable but fully priced

  2. Gunn

    NT · 0832
    49Average
    Median
    $645k
    5y growth
    5.8%/yr
    BalancedStable entry point

Metric breakdown

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

Metric · weight
Darwin
Gunn
Capital growth (5y)
weight 22%
383.8%/yr
585.8%/yr
Rental yield
weight 13%
1005.4%
773.9%
Rental demand
weight 10%
382.5%
502.0%
Population growth
weight 12%
717.1%
717.1%
Income growth
weight 12%
4812.0%
5614.0%
Construction pipeline
weight 15%
0–
0–
Affordability
weight 8%
77% under cap
1919% under cap
Supply tightening
weight 8%
40+2.0% YoY
500.0% YoY

Winner per dimension

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

  1. Darwin

    1/8
    • Rental yield

  2. Gunn

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

Why Darwin

Stable but fully priced

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

Drivers
  • Rental yield5.4%
  • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
Risks
  • At top of budget (93% of cap)
  • Modest 5y growth (3.8%/yr)

Why Gunn

Stable entry point

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

Drivers
  • Rental yield3.9%
  • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state