Nightcliff NT

Postcode 0810 · Darwin LGA

Nightcliff is a smaller suburb in Northern Territory within the Darwin local government area (postcode 0810). With a population of 3,884, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 34. Households earn a median income of $107K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Nightcliff is $965,000, having increased 2.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $351,000 (-3.8% YoY). The median weekly rent is $350 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,972.

Nightcliff is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 1024, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 11 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Nightcliff offers a gross rental yield of 1.9%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($965K/$711K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 9.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +2.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.9% Low Yield
Price vs State$965K/$711K Above Median
Affordability9.0x Moderate
Price Momentum+2.5% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$73,465
Mean Income$89,813
Earners3,088
YoY Change+1.4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education10/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$965K
2.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$351K
-3.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
3,884
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age34
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$2,051
Personal Income /wk$1203
Mortgage /mth$1,972
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops11
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1024
Total Students887
Government2
Nightcliff Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1063
Nightcliff High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 986
Data: 2024