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Property Investment in Darwin, NT

40 suburbs in Darwin council area · Part of Greater Darwin · Population ~90,035 · 33,592 dwellings · 111 km²

Darwin Council Average R-Score 79 / 100 — top suburb in Darwin scores 96/100

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.

Top suburb in Darwin96

Highest R-Score out of 40 suburbs in Darwin

Darwin council average79

Across 33 scored suburbs in Darwin

Suburb medians in Darwin range from $490,000 to $1,850,000.

3-year population movement: +4.4%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.6% of stock (~192 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $10.3B. Key employment sectors: Public Administration and Safety (19%), Health Care and Social Assistance (12%), Education and Training (9%), Retail Trade (8%).

Typical suburb median price$865,000

Across 40 suburbs in Darwin (Sept 2026) · ~94 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent5.3%

Median asking rent ~$800/wk · Vacancy 1.4%.

Top suburb R-Score in Darwin96/100

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Darwin (NT) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Darwin

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Darwin (Northern Territory) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 79/100 across 40 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 96/100. Across Darwin, the typical suburb median price is $865,000, median weekly rent is $800/wk, gross rental yield is 5.3%, and vacancy sits at 1.4%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Darwin (NT) are Fannie Bay (96/100, median $1,065,000), Marrara (96/100, median $820,000), Wanguri (96/100, median $710,000), Bayview (95/100, median $1,030,000), Brinkin (95/100, median $838,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Darwin (NT), the median suburb property price is $865,000, median asking rent is $800/wk, and median gross yield is 5.3%, with homes averaging 94 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Darwin include Brinkin (9.3%), The Gardens (7.1%), Marrara (7%).

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

Darwin is a Local Government Area in Northern Territory (part of Greater Darwin) with an ABS estimated resident population of 90,035, approximately 33,592 dwellings, covering 111 sq km.

What are the best streets in Darwin (NT)?

Every street across all 40 suburbs in Darwin is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.