NT0810· Pop. 34,330Darwin

BRINKIN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

—

no recent data

Rent yield

3.0%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

1.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

4.1%

modelled estimate

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BRINKIN 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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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$345/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.28%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

33 / 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

BRINKIN 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
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

2.6%

Population growth

+0.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

12%

73% apartments

Degree qualified

38.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

24.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

180 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

3.0 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.6%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

9.3 km

Middle ring

Days on market

52 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

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

7,175/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 0810

🏫10 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (10)

St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 1077

Nightcliff Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 1063

Nakara Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 1051

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 1035

Alawa Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 1011

Jingili Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 997

Wanguri Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 987

Moil Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 970

Wagaman Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 944

Millner Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 911

🎓Secondary (3)

Dripstone Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-9

ICSEA 994

Nightcliff High School

Government · Yrs 7-9

ICSEA 986

Casuarina Senior College

Government · Yrs 10-12

ICSEA 949

📚Combined (1)

The Essington School

Independent · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 1128

⭐Special (2)

Nemarluk School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 929

Henbury School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 894

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

Moderate

63/ 100

11.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

995ICSEA · national avg 1000

16 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

90/ 100

🚆 3 train🚌 31 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

🌊

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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