MALAK
Investor score
47
Liveability score
39
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.3.6%
modelled estimate
Annual growth
Est.1.7%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
Est.2.9%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MALAK
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MALAK 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
$360/wk
weekly
Demand change
+1.3%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
2.6
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.79%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
35 / 100
Soft demand
Supply pipeline
Real1.9%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
MALAK is a metropolitan NT suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro NT suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 3.6% with stable tenant demand
- 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 2022–23Median household income
$2,046/wk
$87k taxable p.a.
Renters
33.8%
63.2% owner-occupier
Median age
37.0 yrs
Unemployment
5.1%
Population growth
+0.2% p.a.
Investor-owned
15.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
14%
73% apartments
Degree qualified
43.9%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
19.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
130 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
3.0 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
8.9%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
10.1 km
Middle ring
Days on market
63 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
35.1%
Buyer's market
Walkability
39 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
10.1 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
5,552/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 0812
🏫Primary (7)
Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional
Manunda Terrace Primary School
Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional
🎓Secondary (4)
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional
Independent · Yrs 11-12 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs 7-9 · Outer Regional
Top End School of Flexible Learning
Government · Yrs 5-12 · Outer Regional
📚Combined (1)
Independent · Yrs T-10 · Outer Regional
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
Below average12 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
50
/ 100
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
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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