NT0812· Pop. 18,634Darwin

WULAGI

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

46

Liveability score

38

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.

3.0%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Est.

1.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

3.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WULAGI 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

+1.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.04%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

35 / 100

Soft demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WULAGI 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 3.0% 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 2022–23

Median household income

$2,046/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.8%

63.2% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.9%

Population growth

+0.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

17%

73% apartments

Degree qualified

41.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

140 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

3.0 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.2%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

10.1 km

Middle ring

Days on market

58 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

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

4,031/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 0812

🏫7 Primary🎓4 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

Leanyer Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1024(57%)
538 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls22% top SEA quarter

Anula Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1006(50%)
388 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls21% top SEA quarter

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 968(33%)
248 students16:1 student–teacher47% girls14% top SEA quarter

Wulagi Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 890(9%)
144 students11:1 student–teacher51% girls5% top SEA quarter

Manunda Terrace Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 792(3%)
189 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls3% top SEA quarter

Malak Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 770(2%)
148 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls1% top SEA quarter

Karama Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 769(2%)
173 students13:1 student–teacher52% girls3% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (4)

O'Loughlin Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1025(58%)
599 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls25% top SEA quarter

NT Christian College

Independent · Yrs 11-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 987(41%)
93 students9:1 student–teacher47% girls15% top SEA quarter

Sanderson High School

Government · Yrs 7-9 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 863(6%)
328 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls7% top SEA quarter

Top End School of Flexible Learning

Government · Yrs 5-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 789(3%)
123 students4:1 student–teacher33% girls5% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Marrara Christian College

Independent · Yrs T-10 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 962(30%)
289 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls14% 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

High crime
23/ 100

23.0 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Below average
904ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
68/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 19 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

44

/ 100

Early signs

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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

high

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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