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

Property Investment in Palmerston, NT

18 suburbs in Palmerston council area · Part of Greater Darwin · Population ~43,193 · 13,119 dwellings · 53 km²

Palmerston Council Average R-Score 76 / 100 — top suburb in Palmerston 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.

Top suburb in Palmerston98

Highest R-Score out of 18 suburbs in Palmerston

Palmerston council average76

Across 15 scored suburbs in Palmerston

Suburb medians in Palmerston range from $480,000 to $1,025,000.

3-year population movement: +5.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.9% of stock (~250 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $524M. Key employment sectors: Construction (13%), Education and Training (13%), Retail Trade (13%), Public Administration and Safety (12%).

Typical suburb median price$740,000

Across 18 suburbs in Palmerston (Sept 2026) · ~70 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent5.2%

Median asking rent ~$738/wk · Vacancy 2.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Palmerston98/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Palmerston

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Palmerston (Northern Territory) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 76/100 across 18 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 98/100. Across Palmerston, the typical suburb median price is $740,000, median weekly rent is $738/wk, gross rental yield is 5.2%, and vacancy sits at 2.1%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Palmerston (NT) are Marlow Lagoon (98/100, median $1,025,000), Zuccoli (88/100, median $790,000), Durack (87/100, median $800,000), Gunn (86/100, median $740,000), Rosebery (86/100, median $790,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Palmerston (NT), the median suburb property price is $740,000, median asking rent is $738/wk, and median gross yield is 5.2%, with homes averaging 70 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Palmerston include Marlow Lagoon (11.2%), Zuccoli (5.6%), Driver (5.5%).

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

Palmerston is a Local Government Area in Northern Territory (part of Greater Darwin) with an ABS estimated resident population of 43,193, approximately 13,119 dwellings, covering 53 sq km.

What are the best streets in Palmerston (NT)?

Every street across all 18 suburbs in Palmerston is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.