Darwin City NT

Postcode 0800 · Darwin LGA

Darwin City is a mid-sized suburb in Northern Territory within the Darwin local government area (postcode 0800). With a population of 7,149, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 33. Households earn a median income of $112K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

Units have a median price of $420,000 (-5.4% YoY). The median weekly rent is $450 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,781.

Public transport access includes 14 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Darwin City offers a gross rental yield of 5.6%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($420K/$711K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 3.8x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -5.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.6% High Yield
Price vs State$420K/$711K Below Median
Affordability3.8x Affordable
Price Momentum-5.4% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$64,070
Mean Income$74,886
Earners6,747
YoY Change-1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education10/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN UNIT
$420K
-5.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$450
POPULATION
7,149
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age33
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$2,151
Personal Income /wk$1236
Mortgage /mth$1,781
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops14
Data: 2024