Alawa NT

Postcode 0810 · Darwin LGA

Alawa is a smaller suburb in Northern Territory within the Darwin local government area (postcode 0810). With a population of 2,078, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 35. Households earn a median income of $108K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Alawa is $575,000, having surged 12.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $240,000. The median weekly rent is $340 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,777.

Alawa is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 970, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 14 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Alawa offers a gross rental yield of 3.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($575K/$711K). The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +12.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$575K/$711K Near Median
Affordability5.3x Affordable
Price Momentum+12.1% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$63,310
Mean Income$70,550
Earners1,451
YoY Change+3.7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education7/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$575K
12.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$240K
0% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$340
POPULATION
2,078
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age35
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$2,083
Personal Income /wk$915
Mortgage /mth$1,777
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops14
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA970
Total Students429
Government2
Alawa Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1011
Nemarluk SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 929
Data: 2024