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Darwin River, NT
R-Score 90 / 100 — ranked #1,664 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Among the strongest markets in the country right now
Current buyer and rental conditions here rank in the top tier of the 15,000 suburbs we measure this month.
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| Indicator | Darwin River Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 90 / 100 | Ranked #1,664 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $670,000 | -13% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $600/wk | Implies a 4.7% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 98 days | Part of Litchfield (NT) council area (LGA avg R-Score 65/100) |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Darwin River, NT
Is Darwin River NT a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Darwin River (NT 0800) scores 90/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #1,664 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $670,000, median rent of $600/wk, gross yield of 4.7%, and vacancy of 3%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Darwin River NT?
The current median property price in Darwin River (NT) is $670,000 (Oct 2026), representing a -13% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Darwin River currently spend a median of 98 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Darwin River NT?
In Darwin River (NT), the median weekly asking rent is $600/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 4.7%. The suburb vacancy rate is 3% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Darwin River NT?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Darwin River against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Darwin River Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Darwin River NT located in?
Darwin River (NT, postcode 0800, 0838, 0840, 0841) is located in the Litchfield council area (LGA) within Greater Darwin. Across Litchfield, the council-wide average R-Score is 65/100 across 37 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.