NT0854· Pop. 755Roper Gulf

KING ASH BAY

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

4.8%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

0.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

3.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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KING ASH 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

$143/wk

weekly

Demand change

+0.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

8.99%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

31 / 100

Soft demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

KING ASH BAY is a NT suburb offering moderate 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

Rental yield 4.8% 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

$1,301/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

64.7%

13.0% owner-occupier

Median age

32.0 yrs

Unemployment

8.1%

Population growth

+0.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

6.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

17.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

8.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.7 ha

Large block

Household size

3.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

712.3 km

Regional

Days on market

93 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

19.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

13 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

16.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

41/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 0854

📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

📚Combined (1)

Borroloola School

Government · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 665

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

32/ 100

20.5 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Disadvantaged

665ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

9/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 1 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

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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