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Woodroffe NT 0830

Woodroffe is in Palmerston LGA, NT, postcode 0830, with population 3,175.

The read

Verify-first

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$427K
-1.8% YoY
2019 → 2024 · 6 periods
ABS + state medians
$445K
$340K
2019 2024
Why it fits

Entry price sits in the lower-cost range for a first-pass screen. Transport coverage adds a practical access signal.

What to check

Evidence depth is verify-heavy, so the profile should be treated as provisional.

Median house
$427K
House median, latest period
1.8%YoY D2 vs AU
Median rent
$360/wk
Market rent signal
D8 vs AU
Gross yield
4.4%
Moderate yield band
D10 vs AU
Population
3,175
3K local footprint
D9 vs AU
Schools
2
Matched school context
D8 vs AU
Drive to city
19 min
20.3 km to Darwin CBD · free-flow
Transit to city
61 min
Public transport to Darwin CBD · weekday 8am
Solar
2,632
101 added 12mo · 20MW

Price history

Houses to 2024 · Units to 2023 — house and unit medians are released on separate cycles, so their latest period can differ.

Trend & investor depth

Indicative cashflow-$150/wk (-$7,822/yr) · interest-only @ 6.4%, 80% LVR
Value vs advantage-16% vs suburbs of similar SEIFA advantage (decile 3)

Indicative cashflow is interest-only and excludes tax — use the calculator for a full projection. Turnover divides recorded sales by an estimated household count (population over average household size).

Investment grade

Cgrade · 59/100 · top 41% of 3,604AU suburbs
Peer distributionstronger than 59% of AU suburbs
WeakerTypicalStronger
Capital growth14
Rental yield86
Stability70
Volatility-8.8ppCycle-1.0Affordability-1.5

Bar = this suburb's percentile · tick = typical (median) peer · stability drivers signed (+ = steadier)

Relative grade across Australian suburbs, combining qp's capital-growth (multi-year CAGR + cycle timing), rental-yield, and stability (price volatility + cycle + affordability) metrics via a three-pillar property-scoring method with an imbalance penalty. Within-Australia relative, indicative only — not financial advice.

Investor profile

Who invests in Woodroffe

Owner-occupied 58%Rented 42%
The read

Mixed owner-renter market

56% of homes here are owner-occupied and 41% rented.

Why it fits

A balanced 56% owner-occupier / 41% renter mix.

What to check

Social housing is 14% of dwellings — check tenant mix and resale demand.

ABS Census 2021 tenure (G37), ATO postcode rental statistics, and QuickProperty's investor-exposure index. Owner-occupied = owned outright + with a mortgage.

Mortgage affordability

26%
of household income to service a new loan
5.8 yrs
to save a 20% deposit
Comfortable
housing-stress band
Rent vs buyRenting cheaper

New-loan repayment $2,092/mo vs median rent $1,560/mo (+34% · +$123/wk)

If rates move

At 4.2%: $1,670/mo (-422) · at 6.2% (current): $2,092/mo · at 8.2%: $2,554/mo (+462)

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year principal-and-interest loan at the current RBA new owner-occupier variable rate, against median weekly household income (ABS Census 2021). Stress bands follow the 30% / 45%-of-income thresholds used in ANZ-CoreLogic and AIHW reporting. Rent vs buy compares that repayment with the suburb's median advertised rent; it excludes rates, insurance, maintenance and deposit opportunity cost.

Stronger alternatives nearby

Higher yield

similar price · cross-LGA

Stronger 5-yr growth

similar price · cross-LGA

More affordable

lower price-to-income

Alternatives are similar-priced suburbs (0.7–1.4x this suburb's median) in other council areas that exceed it on the named metric. Indicative — not financial advice.

Affordability

Buying
4.3x
median home price as a multiple of annual household income
Affordable
Renting
19%
median weekly rent as a share of gross household income (the 30% rule)
Manageable

Owners with a mortgage repay a median of $1,800/mo, while renters pay about $1,560/mo — owning runs $240/mo higher on these medians.

Median price
$427K
Household income · yr
$98K
Median rent · wk
$360
Owner mortgage · mo
$1,800
Gross yield
4.4%

Household income

$98K household · yr+23.1% vs NT suburb median
Personal
$53K
Family
$118K
Household
$98K
Household income distribution (ABS Census 2021 · weekly)56% could service the median house
Under $300
34
$300-649
129
$650-999
92
$1,000-1,499
146
$1,500-1,999
103
$2,000-2,999
214
$3,000-3,999
130
$4,000+
128

Serviceability line: a household needs about $1,609/wk to hold a new loan on the median house at 30% of income (20% deposit, 30-year P&I, current RBA rate).

At the median asking rent, about 32% of households here would spend more than 30% of income on rent (rent stress line: $1,200/wk income).

Median taxable income trend (ATO, 2018-19 – 2022-23)$61K → $69K

Housing stock and tenure

Tenure (1,100 households)13.7% social housing
Owned outright
13%
Owned with mortgage
43%
Rented
41%
Dwelling structure6.2% of dwellings unoccupied on census night
Separate house
81%
Townhouse / semi
19%
Flat / apartment
0%

Getting to work: 88% drive, 2% public transport, 2% walk or cycle, 4% worked from home (2021 Census, taken during COVID-era work-from-home arrangements).

Schools

Total2
Avg ICSEA912
Students492
Catholic1
Government1
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 983
  • Woodroffe Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 842

Livability

43/ 100 livability index

Top 57% most liveable of 4,565Australian suburbs.

Peer distributionstronger than 43% of Australian suburbs
WeakerTypicalStronger
Everyday access19
Public transport (9 stops)31
Schools & hospitals56

Bar = this suburb's percentile · tick = typical (median) peer

Suburb-level access-density index (not an address-level walk-time score), normalised within Australian suburbs. Method based on the Urban Liveability Index (Higgs et al. 2019) and Walk Score — three equal-weighted domains combined with an imbalance penalty.

Development screen

Could a secondary dwelling be worth investigating?

independent unit / ancillary dwelling screening context Low broad constraint context

Policy position

Policy source needs review

A specific stable official policy source has not yet been adopted for this jurisdiction. Confirm the current planning scheme and building approval path directly with the local authority before relying on this screen.

Rental use: Review NT planning, building and tenancy requirements before use.

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Separate houses

75.4%

Suburb share of occupied private dwellings recorded as separate houses.

7.5 pp above the state median

State median 67.9% · 68 valid suburbs

Residential-zone context

Not staged

A comparable planning-zone layer is not staged for this state.

Rental households

41.3%

Demand context only; it does not establish permission to rent a secondary dwelling.

Near the state median

State median 44.5% · 68 valid suburbs

Mapped hazards

Not staged

No broad-area layer staged for this suburb. No broad-area layer staged for this suburb.

Approval pathway

Four checks, each with a different evidence threshold.

This is an investigation sequence, not a guarantee that every step applies or that approval will be granted.

  1. 01 Verify current source

    State policy position

    The current independent unit / ancillary dwelling position needs direct confirmation before relying on this screen.

  2. 02 Property dependent

    Planning pathway

    Confirm zoning, lot controls, overlays, setbacks, site coverage and whether planning approval is required.

  3. 03 Design dependent

    Building approval

    Confirm the building approval route after the design, site classifications, services and construction requirements are known.

  4. 04 Check separately

    Intended use

    Confirm long-term rental, short-stay or family-use rules separately from permission to construct the dwelling.

Property due diligence

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Site controls

Lot area and dimensions

Confirm title dimensions, usable site area and any minimum lot threshold.

Status for Lot area and dimensions
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Setbacks and site coverage

Test setbacks, private open space, landscaping and maximum site coverage against a concept plan.

Status for Setbacks and site coverage
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Slope and ground conditions

Check survey levels, soil classification, retaining needs and likely earthworks.

Status for Slope and ground conditions
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Title and planning

Zoning and overlays

Obtain current property-level zoning, overlays and applicable planning controls.

Status for Zoning and overlays
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Title, easements and covenants

Review the title for easements, covenants, restrictions and common property.

Status for Title, easements and covenants
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Services and access

Sewer and stormwater

Locate assets and connection points, then confirm capacity, clearances and discharge requirements.

Status for Sewer and stormwater
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Power, water and metering

Confirm service routes, upgrade needs and whether separate metering is permitted or practical.

Status for Power, water and metering
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Vehicle access and parking

Test driveway width, gradients, turning, parking and emergency access requirements.

Status for Vehicle access and parking
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Construction constraints

Bushfire exposure

Order an address-level bushfire assessment and determine any BAL construction response.

Status for Bushfire exposure
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Flood and overland flow

Obtain property flood information and check floor levels, flow paths and drainage constraints.

Status for Flood and overland flow
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Wind, corrosion and termite

Confirm site classifications that affect structural design, materials and durability.

Status for Wind, corrosion and termite
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Approval and use

Planning approval pathway

Confirm exemption, complying pathway or permit requirements with the responsible authority.

Status for Planning approval pathway
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Building approval and consultants

Identify required survey, design, engineering, energy, certification and inspection evidence.

Status for Building approval and consultants
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Rental and intended use

Confirm occupation, rental, short-stay and family-use rules plus insurance and tax implications.

Status for Rental and intended use
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Woodroffe, NT 0830 · Local browser record

Investigation aid only. Confirm current planning, building, title, service and hazard requirements with qualified professionals and responsible authorities.

Building due diligence

Construction requirements can change by location.

The National Construction Code is the baseline. Local hazards and site classifications can change the required structure, materials, fixings, insulation and detailing.

Known here

SUBURB CONTEXT

No local compliance layer is staged.

This is missing evidence, not evidence that the property has no constraints.

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ADDRESS + DESIGN

NCC climate zone

Check the property

Confirm the NCC climate zone used for the building design and energy provisions.

May affect: Insulation and glazing · Condensation control · Roof-space ventilation

Wind class and BAL

Site assessment required

A suburb layer cannot determine the site wind classification or Bushfire Attack Level.

May affect: Structure and tie-downs · Cladding and fixings · Openings and bushfire detailing

Corrosion and termite exposure

Check the property

Confirm marine or corrosive exposure and the applicable termite-management requirements.

May affect: Fasteners and connectors · Roofing and coatings · Termite management

This screen identifies investigation triggers, not building quality or property compliance. Confirm the address, design and current jurisdiction rules with the council, building surveyor or certifier, designer and engineer.

NCC 2022 Housing Provisions: how to use · NCC 2022 Volume Two and Housing Provisions

Population outlook

3,380 people · 20223,764 by 2032 (+11.4%)

ABS population projection (2022 base) for the Woodroffe SA2 statistical area — the finest official projection grain available; suburb-level projections do not exist.

Full data detail Census · ATO · ABS · state datasets
Woodroffe NT — Property Data and Demographics

Woodroffe (postcode 0830) is a compact suburb in Northern Territory within the Palmerston local government area. The area has roughly 3,175 residents and a blend of families and working-age professionals, with a median age of 33. Households earn a median income of $98K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 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 +3.3% year-on-year in the official ABS Labour Force trend series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. NT also had 4 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 3 underway, and 4 in planning as at 2025-09-01, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, clerical & administrative, community & personal service. Employment in the area leans toward public admin & safety and construction. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Woodroffe is $427,000, having softened modestly by 1.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $278,000 (+19.4% YoY). The median weekly rent is $360 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,800.

Woodroffe is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 912, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 9 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, The gross rental yield works out to roughly 4.4%, which reads as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($427K/$750K), which can point to relative value. The price-to-income ratio of 4.3x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -1.8% 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.

Market & money
Investment signalsHeuristics
Rental Yield4.4%· Moderate Yield
Price vs State$427K/$750K Below Median
Affordability4.3x Affordable
Price Momentum-1.8% Falling
Pop. Growth+1.4%· Stable
Development+0%· Steady
InvestmentNT
Mortgage · mth$1,800
Rent · wk(Census)$360
Gross yield4.4%
Price / income4.3x
Population growth · Palmerston LGAABS ERP
Population (2025)43,193
5-year growth+2.1% CAGR
YoY change+1.4%
20012025
Development · Palmerston LGAABS Approvals
Approvals (2026)227
Houses 57%Units 43%
YoY change+0%
Employment · Palmerston LGASALM
Unemployment (Dec-25)3.7%
YoY change-0.2pp
Dec-10Dec-25
People & prosperity
DemographicsCensus 21
Population3,175
Median age33
Household size2.6
HH income · wk$1,891
Personal income · wk$1,012
Persons / bedroom0.9
IncomeATO 22-23
Median income$69,327
Mean income$74,026
Earners2,145
YoY change+3.9%
SEIFA indexABS
Advantage (IRSAD)3/10
Education (IEO)3/10
Economic (IER)2/10
Disadvantage (IRSD)3/10
Income momentumCensus 16→21
HH income · wk$1,899 → $1,891
Change-0.4%
vs NT median-6.2 pp
Median rent-5.3%
stablevs NT 2016–21
Area & amenity
Local amenitiesOSM
Supermarkets0
Pharmacies0
GP / clinics0
Fuel stations0
Cafes & dining1
TransportGTFS
Bus stops9
Aged care · Palmerston LGAGEN
Facilities1
Residential places88
Terrace Gardens88 places
Childcare · Palmerston LGAACECQA
Services44
Approved places3,562
Exceeding NQS4
Bakewell Outside School Hours Care224 places
Zuccoli Primary School OSHC208 places
Mother Teresa Outside School Hours Care180 places
Zuccoli Early Learners Early Education Centre160 places
Milestones Early Learning Palmerston151 places
Zuccoli Village Early Learners140 places
+38 more in Palmerston LGA
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Greater Darwin regional market (2026-Q1): median house $718k · house rent $709/wk · vacancy 1.7% — NT has no suburb-level price source; this is the closest regional signal (NT Treasury / REINT).

Sources & freshness
Verify-heavy evidence

Woodroffe depends on evidence that should be verified before a decision.

QuickProperty mixes release files, Census baselines, and matched local services on this page. Read the status panel before treating every metric as equally fresh.

PRICE POSTURE
Prices come from release-based suburb series.

Direct state price coverage is used where present; missing house or unit anchors fall back to annual ABS SA2 matches

RENT POSTURE
Rent is falling back to Census, not a market feed.

This gives you directional coverage, but it is weaker than a current rent release.

SERVICE POSTURE
Service coverage is matched locally, not inferred nationally.

Schools, transport, and hospitals are useful as presence signals, but they still have different source cadences.

Data status
Property prices
ABS Data by Region / ABS Data by Region · 2024 · Direct state price coverage is used where present; missing house or unit anchors fall back to annual ABS SA2 matches
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · release-based
Verify
Market rent
ABS Census 2021 · Using Census rent fallback
stable source · manual file · snapshot · census-cycle
Verify
Crime
State crime dataset · No linked local crime series
Missing
Schools
ACARA 2025 · 2 schools matched
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Available
Hospitals
AIHW · No linked local hospital coverage
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Missing
Transport
GTFS feeds · 9 matched stops/stations
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Available
Population growth
ABS ERP · 2025 · Annual estimate series
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Available
Building approvals
ABS Building Approvals · 2026 · Annual release series
stable source · automated · every update · monthly
Available
Available means a direct local dataset is linked. Verify means coverage exists but freshness or precision is weaker, such as ABS price fallback, Census rent fallback, or low-confidence hospital matching.

Woodroffe FAQ

Common questions
  1. What LGA is Woodroffe in?

    Woodroffe is in the Palmerston Local Government Area, NT, postcode 0830. Council-level context for Palmerston LGA (suburb mix, population, rent, and price coverage) is available on the QuickProperty LGA page.

  2. What is the median house price in Woodroffe?

    The current median house price in Woodroffe, NT is $427K, based on the latest available sales data from state Valuers General offices and ABS Data by Region.

  3. What is the typical weekly rent in Woodroffe?

    The median weekly rent in Woodroffe is $360/wk, based on ABS Census 2021 rent fallback.

  4. Is Woodroffe a good investment?

    QuickProperty's investment signals for Woodroffe show: Moderate Yield, Below Median, Affordable. These are computed from price, rent, income, and population data — not an opaque score.

  5. Where does QuickProperty get its data for Woodroffe?

    Property prices come from state Valuers General offices and ABS Data by Region. Demographics are from ABS Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA. Crime statistics are from state police agencies. Transport data is sourced from GTFS feeds.

  6. How often is the Woodroffe data updated?

    Property prices update quarterly. RBA macro indicators update with each deploy. Demographics are from Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA 2025.