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

Property Investment in MacDonnell, NT

24 suburbs in MacDonnell council area · Population ~6,978 · 2,007 dwellings · 268,329 km²

MacDonnell Council Average R-Score 9 / 100 — top suburb in MacDonnell scores 15/100

Current market conditions here are quieter than most

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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 MacDonnell15

Highest R-Score out of 24 suburbs in MacDonnell

MacDonnell council average9

Across 0 scored suburbs in MacDonnell

Suburb and street selection inside MacDonnell drives investment outcomes.

3-year population movement: +4.9%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.2% of stock (~19 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $4.4B. Key employment sectors: Public Administration and Safety (36%), Health Care and Social Assistance (11%), Education and Training (9%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,000,000

Across 24 suburbs in MacDonnell (Sept 2026) · ~2880 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent—

Measured across houses.

Top suburb R-Score in MacDonnell15/100

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MacDonnell (NT) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in MacDonnell

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

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

As of Sept 2026, MacDonnell (Northern Territory) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 9/100 across 24 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 15/100. Across MacDonnell, the typical suburb median price is $1,000,000, median weekly rent is measured per suburb, gross rental yield is varied, and vacancy sits at low.

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

MacDonnell contains 24 suburbs (Mereenie, Simpson, Ghan, Hale, Finke), each scored monthly in the Ripehouse research engine.

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

Across MacDonnell (NT), the median suburb property price is $1,000,000, 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 MacDonnell council area?

MacDonnell is a Local Government Area in Northern Territory with an ABS estimated resident population of 6,978, approximately 2,007 dwellings, covering 268,329 sq km.

What are the best streets in MacDonnell (NT)?

Every street across all 24 suburbs in MacDonnell is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.