NT0820· Pop. 19,920MacDonnell Regional Council

CULLEN BAY

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

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

2.8%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

2.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

3.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CULLEN BAY 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

$400/wk

weekly

Demand change

+2.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.30%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

37 / 100

Soft demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

CULLEN BAY 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 2.8% with stable tenant demand
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

$2,308/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

56.7%

40.2% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.6%

Population growth

+0.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

19.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

21%

73% apartments

Degree qualified

36.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

100 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

3.0 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.5%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

5.0 km

Inner city

Days on market

47 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

35.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

36 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

5.0 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

11,191/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 0820

🏫4 Primary🎓5 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Larrakeyah Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 1086

Parap Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 1066

Stuart Park Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 1054

Ludmilla Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 905

🎓Secondary (5)

Darwin Middle School

Government · Yrs 7-9

ICSEA 1065

Darwin High School

Government · Yrs U, 10-12

ICSEA 1050

SEDA College NT

Independent · Yrs 10-12

ICSEA 980

St John's Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 957

Northern Territory School of Distance Education

Government · Yrs 9-12

ICSEA 837

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

20/ 100

29.6 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

1000ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

77/ 100

🚆 2 train🚌 21 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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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