Darwin City Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Darwin City, NT 0800 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2021
Median House Price
$814,240
2025 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
2.9%
Weekly Rent
$450
Renter Demand
91%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
Low — tight market
Population
7,149
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State NT
Postcode 0800
Median house price $814,240
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $450/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 2.9% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 91.1%
Vacancy rate 0.57%
Population 7,149
Median household income $111,852/yr
Owner-occupied 8.9%
Median age 33 yrs
Total dwellings 2,468

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Higher reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 82

Darwin City shows above-average reported crime compared with other NT suburbs, based on 2026 state police data.

Source: NT police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: Low Low

Limited recent transactions — the price is an estimate, not transaction-verified. Treat as a starting point.

Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (0.6%) — tight rental market
High renter proportion (91%) — strong rental demand base
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
⚠️ Rent data is from 2021 — may not reflect current market
⚠️ Higher reported crime (82 incidents/1,000 residents) — NT reported data 2026
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Price History

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🔄 Compare & Explore

Darwin City's 2.9% gross rental yield is above the NT median of 2.3%, across 79 NT suburbs with public data.

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3.1% yield
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3.0% yield
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3.0% yield
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Gunn, NT
3.0% yield
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $814,240
Deposit (20%) $162,848
Loan (80% LVR) $651,392
Weekly rent $450/wk
Annual rent income $23,400/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darwin City a good suburb to invest in?

Darwin City has a high renter proportion (91%) and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Darwin City?

The median house price in Darwin City is approximately $814,240 based on 2025 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Darwin City?

The indicative gross rental yield in Darwin City is 2.9%, based on a median weekly rent of $450 against a median price of $814,240. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Darwin City compare to other suburbs?

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Is Darwin City a safe suburb?

Darwin City shows above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in NT, based on 2026 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 82 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

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