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

Property Investment in Wagait, NT

2 suburbs in Wagait council area · Population ~504 · 289 dwellings · 6 km²

Wagait Council Average R-Score 48 / 100 — top suburb in Wagait scores 48/100

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 Wagait48

Highest R-Score out of 2 suburbs in Wagait

Wagait council average48

Across 1 scored suburbs in Wagait

Suburb and street selection inside Wagait drives investment outcomes.

3-year population movement: +8.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.2% of stock. Key employment sectors: Retail Trade (23%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (21%), Arts and Recreation Services (17%), Administrative and Support Services (9%).

Typical suburb median price$810,000

Across 2 suburbs in Wagait (Sept 2026) · ~144 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.3%

Median asking rent ~$450/wk · Vacancy 3.6%.

Top suburb R-Score in Wagait48/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 2 in Wagait. Unlock the top suburbs ↓

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Wagait (NT) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Wagait

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Wagait (Northern Territory) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 48/100 across 2 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 48/100. Across Wagait, the typical suburb median price is $810,000, median weekly rent is $450/wk, gross rental yield is 4.3%, and vacancy sits at 3.6%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Wagait (NT) are Wagait Beach (48/100, median $810,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Wagait (NT), the median suburb property price is $810,000, median asking rent is $450/wk, and median gross yield is 4.3%, with homes averaging 144 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Wagait include Wagait Beach (4.3%).

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

Wagait is a Local Government Area in Northern Territory with an ABS estimated resident population of 504, approximately 289 dwellings, covering 6 sq km.

What are the best streets in Wagait (NT)?

Every street across all 2 suburbs in Wagait is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.