Brinkin NT

Postcode 0810 · Darwin LGA

Brinkin is a small community in Northern Territory within the Darwin local government area (postcode 0810). With a population of 1,117, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 34. Households earn a median income of $118K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Chinese.

The median house price in Brinkin is $620,000, having grown strongly 5.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $383,000 (+9.3% YoY). The median weekly rent is $360 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,593.

Public transport access includes 5 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Brinkin offers a gross rental yield of 3.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($620K/$711K). The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +5.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$620K/$711K Near Median
Affordability5.2x Affordable
Price Momentum+5.1% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$60,055
Mean Income$74,364
Earners2,738
YoY Change+3.5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education10/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$620K
5.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$383K
9.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$360
POPULATION
1,117
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age34
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$2,274
Personal Income /wk$1093
Mortgage /mth$1,593
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
Data: 2024