Brinkin is a close-knit residential 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. Recent annual estimates show population movement staying broadly stable across the broader catchment, with population growth running at +1.4% year-on-year at the LGA level. NT employment has moved +0.9% year-on-year in the official Jobs and Skills Australia NERO series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. NT also had 4 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 3 underway, and 5 in planning as at 2 October 2024, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, clerical & administrative. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and education. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Chinese.
Median house prices in Brinkin stand at $620,000, having risen solidly by 5.1% over the last twelve months. 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.
On the investment side, Brinkin shows a gross rental yield of approximately 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. Population growth of +1.4% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.