NT0820· Pop. 19,920MacDonnell Regional Council

FANNIE BAY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

56

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

4.0%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

1.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

3.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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FANNIE 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

+1.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.67%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

35 / 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

FANNIE BAY is a metropolitan NT suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro NT suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 4.0% 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

$2,308/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

56.7%

40.2% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.0%

Population growth

+0.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

19.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

17%

73% apartments

Degree qualified

38.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

130 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

3.0 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

11.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

5.0 km

Inner city

Days on market

50 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

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

8,122/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

35.0 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
95/ 100
🚆 5 train🚌 50 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

52

/ 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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