NT0870· Pop. 20,341Alice Springs

DESERT SPRINGS

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

5.9%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

1.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

3.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DESERT SPRINGS 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

$390/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.97%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

41 / 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

DESERT SPRINGS 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 5.9%
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

$2,174/wk

$59k taxable p.a.

Renters

43.4%

52.0% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.9%

Population growth

+0.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

76%

15% apartments

Degree qualified

14.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

8.4%

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

1291.5 km

Regional

Days on market

49 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

27.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

5 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

890.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

869/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 0870

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

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Ross Park Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 1040

Bradshaw Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 918

Braitling Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 911

Larapinta Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 909

Gillen Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 807

Sadadeen Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 793

🎓Secondary (2)

Centralian Senior College

Government · Yrs 10-12

ICSEA 879

Centralian Middle School

Government · Yrs 7-9

ICSEA 816

📚Combined (3)

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 1028

Alice Springs School Of The Air

Government · Yrs T-9

ICSEA 1025

Araluen Christian College

Independent · Yrs T-10

ICSEA 997

⭐Special (1)

St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

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

22/ 100

23.4 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Below average

920ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

43/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 8 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

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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