NT0873· Pop. 2,756MacDonnell

CONNELLAN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

5.3%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

1.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

3.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CONNELLAN 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

$250/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.97%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

40 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

CONNELLAN is a NT suburb offering high rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 5.3%
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

$1,783/wk

$59k taxable p.a.

Renters

38.7%

55.1% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.9%

Population growth

+0.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

20.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

15% apartments

Degree qualified

17.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.0 ha

Large block

Household size

3.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.5%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1295.3 km

Regional

Days on market

56 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

27.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

893.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

897/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 0873

🏫1 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Amoonguna School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 610

📚Combined (1)

Alice Springs Steiner School

Independent · Yrs T-9

ICSEA 1085

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

23.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Disadvantaged

848ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

25/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 8 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

low

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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