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Property Investment in Darwin (NT) · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Darwin, NT

Northern Territory’s capital across Darwin, Palmerston and Litchfield. · Population ~158,077 · 95 suburbs across 3 council areas scored monthly

Darwin Average R-Score 75 / 100 — top suburb in Darwin scores 98/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Darwin top suburb R-Score98

Highest-scoring suburb out of 95 in Darwin

Darwin suburb average75

Across 69 scored suburbs in 3 LGAs

Suburb medians in Darwin range from $300,000 to $2,200,000.

3-year population movement: +5%. Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $14.4B. Key employment sectors: Public Administration and Safety (18%), Construction (13%), Education and Training (7%), Retail Trade (7%).

Typical suburb median price$850,000

Across 95 suburbs in Greater Darwin (Sept 2026).

Gross rental yield & rent5.1%

Median asking rent ~$795/wk · Vacancy 2.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Darwin98/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 95 in Darwin. See the top suburbs ↓

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Council Areas (LGAs) in Darwin

Compare all 3 Council Areas (LGAs) in Greater Darwin

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LGA · NTR-Score avg 79/100

Property Investment in Darwin

40 suburbs (top 96/100)Median $865,000Yield 5.3%
LGA · NTR-Score avg 76/100

Property Investment in Palmerston

18 suburbs (top 98/100)Median $740,000Yield 5.2%
LGA · NTR-Score avg 68/100

Property Investment in Litchfield

37 suburbs (top 97/100)Median $900,000Yield 4.8%
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Darwin Property Investment FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Darwin, NT

Key facts and figures from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Darwin.

Is Darwin a good place to invest in property in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Greater Darwin (NT) records an average Ripehouse R-Score of 75/100 across 95 suburbs and 3 council areas, with top-scoring suburbs reaching 98/100. Across Darwin, the typical suburb median price sits around $850,000, median rent is $795/wk, gross rental yield is 5.1%, and vacancy averages 2.1%.

What are the highest-scoring suburbs for property investment in Darwin?

Based on Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator R-Score model (Sept 2026), the highest-scoring suburbs in Darwin right now include Marlow Lagoon (R-Score 98/100, median $1,025,000), Southport (R-Score 97/100, median $300,000), Fannie Bay (R-Score 96/100, median $1,065,000), Marrara (R-Score 96/100, median $820,000), Wanguri (R-Score 96/100, median $710,000). Within each suburb, street-level performance varies significantly depending on owner-occupier ratio, public housing concentration, and block-level rental yield.

What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Darwin, NT?

Across Darwin’s 95 suburbs, the median gross rental yield is 5.1%, median weekly asking rent is $795/wk, and the median vacancy rate is 2.1%. Higher-yielding suburbs in Darwin currently include Marlow Lagoon (11.2%), Girraween (10.7%), Southport (10.4%).

Which Local Government Areas (LGAs) make up Greater Darwin?

Greater Darwin comprises 3 Local Government Areas (Darwin, Palmerston, Litchfield), covering an estimated population of 158,077 residents. You can drill down into each council area on this page to compare suburb R-Scores and street rankings.

How do I find the best streets in Darwin suburbs?

Every G-NAF street in Darwin is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score (0–100) using ABS SA1 census owner-occupier ratios (>65%), public housing concentration (≤5%), and block-level rent and yield relative to its suburb. Select any suburb in Darwin below to inspect its top-scoring and lowest-scoring streets.