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Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Central Desert, NT

16 suburbs in Central Desert council area · Population ~4,170 · 1,162 dwellings · 281,312 km²

Central Desert Council Average R-Score 11 / 100 — top suburb in Central Desert scores 27/100

Current market conditions here are quieter than most

A lower score describes measured market conditions right now — not your home, your street, or where this market goes next.

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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 Central Desert27

Highest R-Score out of 16 suburbs in Central Desert

Central Desert council average11

Across 0 scored suburbs in Central Desert

Suburb medians in Central Desert range from $98,000 to $6,100,000.

3-year population movement: +1.4%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.2% of stock (~12 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $5.8B. Key employment sectors: Mining (35%), Public Administration and Safety (14%), Education and Training (10%), Health Care and Social Assistance (8%).

Typical suburb median price$3,099,000

Across 16 suburbs in Central Desert (Sept 2026) · ~2880 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent—

Measured across houses.

Top suburb R-Score in Central Desert27/100

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Central Desert (NT) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Central Desert

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Central Desert (Northern Territory) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 11/100 across 16 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 27/100. Across Central Desert, the typical suburb median price is $3,099,000, median weekly rent is measured per suburb, gross rental yield is varied, and vacancy sits at low.

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

Central Desert contains 16 suburbs (Anmatjere, Lake Mackay, Chilla Well, Tanami, Wilora), each scored monthly in the Ripehouse research engine.

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

Across Central Desert (NT), the median suburb property price is $3,099,000, median asking rent is tracked per suburb, and median gross yield is tracked per suburb, with homes averaging 2880 days on market.

What are the demographics and size of the Central Desert council area?

Central Desert is a Local Government Area in Northern Territory with an ABS estimated resident population of 4,170, approximately 1,162 dwellings, covering 281,312 sq km.

What are the best streets in Central Desert (NT)?

Every street across all 16 suburbs in Central Desert is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.