NT0810· Pop. 1,906Darwin

NAKARA

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

45

Liveability score

44

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.

2.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

4.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

NAKARA 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

$345/wk

weekly

Demand change

+2.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.53%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

32 / 100

Soft demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

NAKARA 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

  • Elevated vacancy rate — monitor rental demand carefully
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,199/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

45.6%

51.5% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.6%

Population growth

+0.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

16%

73% apartments

Degree qualified

43.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.7%

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

13.5%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

9.3 km

Middle ring

Days on market

62 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

35.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

27 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

9.3 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

8,929/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 0810

🏫10 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚1 Combined2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (10)

St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1077(78%)
221 students12:1 student–teacher53% girls40% top SEA quarter

Nightcliff Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1063(73%)
478 students16:1 student–teacher51% girls36% top SEA quarter

Nakara Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1051(69%)
409 students16:1 student–teacher51% girls35% top SEA quarter

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1035(62%)
243 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls25% top SEA quarter

Alawa Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1011(52%)
259 students13:1 student–teacher53% girls24% top SEA quarter

Jingili Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 997(46%)
235 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls26% top SEA quarter

Wanguri Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 987(41%)
327 students11:1 student–teacher48% girls17% top SEA quarter

Moil Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 970(33%)
167 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls14% top SEA quarter

Wagaman Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 944(22%)
213 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls12% top SEA quarter

Millner Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 911(13%)
171 students13:1 student–teacher53% girls10% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

Dripstone Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-9 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 994(44%)
605 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls18% top SEA quarter

Nightcliff High School

Government · Yrs 7-9 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 986(40%)
409 students14:1 student–teacher44% girls20% top SEA quarter

Casuarina Senior College

Government · Yrs 10-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 949(24%)
690 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls12% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

The Essington School

Independent · Yrs T-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1128(91%)
782 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls54% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

Nemarluk School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 929(18%)
170 students5:1 student–teacher24% girls13% top SEA quarter

Henbury School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 894(10%)
195 students5:1 student–teacher37% girls11% 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
81/ 100

11.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: NT Government · 2025 (region)

School quality

Average
995ICSEA · national avg 1000

16 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
68/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 19 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

46

/ 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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