Darwin · 0800

Darwin, NT

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

NextSuburb scoreTier C
47Average
Median house
$745k
5y growth
3.8%/yr
Gross yield
5.4%
Vacancy
2.5%
Late-cycle holdLow confidence
Thin marketSmall sample sizes (~0 sales/yr) can distort medians. Treat the score with caution and weight the eight-signal breakdown over the headline number.
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)3.8%/yr
    38/100
  • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
    71/100
  • Supply tightening+2.0% YoY
    40/100
  • Rental yield5.4%
    100/100
  • Rental demand2.5% vacancy
    38/100
  • Income growth+12.0% (5y)
    48/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability50% under cap
    50/100

Why this score

Darwin scores 47/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 5.4% gross rental yield and 7.1% population growth over five years. The standout watch-out: 5-year growth of 3.8%/yr trails the national pace.

Drivers
  • Rental yield5.4%
  • Population growth+7.1% (5y)
Risks
  • Modest 5y growth (3.8%/yr)
  • No major construction project in this state

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60-month score history

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