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Property Investment in Barkly, NT

19 suburbs in Barkly council area · Population ~7,448 · 2,914 dwellings · 322,713 km²

Barkly Council Average R-Score 51 / 100 — top suburb in Barkly scores 51/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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

Top suburb in Barkly51

Highest R-Score out of 19 suburbs in Barkly

Barkly council average51

Across 1 scored suburbs in Barkly

Suburb medians in Barkly range from $175,000 to $270,000.

3-year population movement: +2.7%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.7% of stock (~14 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $60.9B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (17%), Public Administration and Safety (16%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (15%), Education and Training (12%).

Typical suburb median price$222,500

Across 19 suburbs in Barkly (Sept 2026) · ~720 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent0%

Median asking rent ~$1000/wk · Vacancy 0.5%.

Top suburb R-Score in Barkly51/100

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Every suburb in the Barkly council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Barkly

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Barkly (Northern Territory).

Is Barkly (NT) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Barkly (Northern Territory) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 51/100 across 19 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 51/100. Across Barkly, the typical suburb median price is $222,500, median weekly rent is $1000/wk, gross rental yield is varied, and vacancy sits at 0.5%.

Which suburbs in Barkly have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Barkly (NT) are Tennant Creek (51/100, median $270,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Barkly?

Across Barkly (NT), the median suburb property price is $222,500, median asking rent is $1000/wk, and median gross yield is 0%, with homes averaging 720 days on market.

What are the demographics and size of the Barkly council area?

Barkly is a Local Government Area in Northern Territory with an ABS estimated resident population of 7,448, approximately 2,914 dwellings, covering 322,713 sq km.

What are the best streets in Barkly (NT)?

Every street across all 19 suburbs in Barkly is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.