NT0832· Pop. 18,727Palmerston

JOHNSTON

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

3.4%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

2.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

3.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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JOHNSTON 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

$420/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.67%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

33 / 100

Soft demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

JOHNSTON 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 3.4% 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

$2,352/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

45.5%

52.1% owner-occupier

Median age

30.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+0.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

51%

32% apartments

Degree qualified

37.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

420 m²

Compact block

Household size

3.0 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

17.8 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

69 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

35.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

4 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

17.8 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

2,207/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 0832

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 1027

Bakewell Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 978

Rosebery Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 964

🎓Secondary (1)

MacKillop Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1001

⭐Special (1)

Forrest Parade School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 939

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

33/ 100

20.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

982ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

95/ 100

🚆 5 train🚌 54 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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