NT0832· Pop. 3,091Palmerston

BAKEWELL

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

45

Liveability score

55

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Est.

1.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BAKEWELL shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$420/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.98%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

33 / 100

Soft demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BAKEWELL is a metropolitan NT suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro NT suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,352/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

45.5%

52.1% owner-occupier

Median age

30.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.9%

Population growth

+0.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

63%

32% apartments

Degree qualified

38.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

500 m²

Standard block

Household size

3.0 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

16.5 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

71 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

35.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

47 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

16.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

2,207/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 0832

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1027(58%)
379 students16:1 student–teacher54% girls21% top SEA quarter

Bakewell Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 978(37%)
616 students14:1 student–teacher49% girls13% top SEA quarter

Rosebery Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 964(31%)
349 students16:1 student–teacher44% girls11% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

MacKillop Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1001(47%)
795 students10:1 student–teacher50% girls12% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Forrest Parade School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 939(21%)
118 students6:1 student–teacher23% girls12% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
93/ 100

6.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: NT Government · 2025 (region)

School quality

Average
982ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
91/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 33 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

49

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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Cyclone risk

high

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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