KAKADU
Investor score
52
Liveability score
23
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.0.6%
modelled estimate
Annual growth
Est.2.3%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
Est.3.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for KAKADU
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
KAKADU 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
$80/wk
weekly
Demand change
+2.5%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
1.4
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.85%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
35 / 100
Soft demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.9%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
KAKADU 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
- Rental yield 0.6% with stable tenant demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Elevated vacancy rate — monitor rental demand carefully
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,347/wk
$87k taxable p.a.
Renters
55.5%
30.4% owner-occupier
Median age
30.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.7%
Population growth
+0.2% p.a.
Investor-owned
8.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
57%
32% apartments
Degree qualified
31.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
18.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
580 m²
Standard block
Household size
3.0 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
5.3%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
82.0 km
Regional
Days on market
55 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
35.1%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
82.0 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
2,206/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 0822
🏫Primary (6)
Government · Yrs 1-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs T-4 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional
Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs T-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs 1-6 · Very Remote
🎓Secondary (2)
Nawarddeken Academy Kunmayali School
Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Very Remote
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Remote
📚Combined (27)
Independent · Yrs T-10 · Outer Regional
Independent · Yrs 2-12 · Very Remote
St Francis Xavier Catholic School
Catholic · Yrs T-12 · Very Remote
Nawarddeken Academy Kabulwarnamyo School
Independent · Yrs T-5 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-6 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs 1-10 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-12 · Remote
Government · Yrs T-11 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-12 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-6 · Very Remote
Independent · Yrs T-10 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-10 · Remote
Government · Yrs T-12 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-10 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-12 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-12 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-11 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-11 · Very Remote
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College
Catholic · Yrs T-12 · Remote
Government · Yrs T-12 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-11 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-12 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-12 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-12 · Very Remote
Alyarrmandumanja Umbakumba School
Government · Yrs T-11 · Very Remote
Independent · Yrs 2-10 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs T-6 · Remote
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
School quality
Disadvantaged34 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
37
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
Cyclone risk
QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone
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