NT0822· Pop. 25,304Palmerston

MICKETT CREEK

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

62

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

0.6%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

2.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

4.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MICKETT CREEK 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

$80/wk

weekly

Demand change

+2.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.07%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.2%

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

MICKETT CREEK 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 0.6% 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

$1,347/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

55.5%

30.4% owner-occupier

Median age

30.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.2%

Population growth

+0.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

8.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

56%

32% apartments

Degree qualified

26.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

550 m²

Standard block

Household size

3.0 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

82.0 km

Regional

Days on market

44 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

35.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

82.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

2,206/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 0822

🏫6 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚27 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Douglas Daly School

Government · Yrs 1-6

ICSEA 1022

Bees Creek Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 976

Tipperary Station School

Government · Yrs T-4

ICSEA 911

Middle Point School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 753

Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 684

Manyallaluk School

Government · Yrs 1-6

ICSEA 609

🎓Secondary (2)

Nawarddeken Academy Kunmayali School

Independent · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 687

Xavier Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 636

📚Combined (27)

Sattler Christian College

Independent · Yrs T-10

ICSEA 997

Tiwi College

Independent · Yrs 2-12

ICSEA 738

St Francis Xavier Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 724

Nawarddeken Academy Kabulwarnamyo School

Independent · Yrs T-5

ICSEA 712

Milikapiti School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 688

Nganambala School

Government · Yrs 1-10

ICSEA 674

Woolianna School

Government · Yrs T-11

ICSEA 668

Gunbalanya School

Government · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 668

Shepherdson College

Government · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 664

Pularumpi School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 663

Gawa Christian School

Independent · Yrs T-10

ICSEA 661

Belyuen School

Government · Yrs T-10

ICSEA 661

Ramingining School

Government · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 660

Milyakburra School

Government · Yrs T-10

ICSEA 659

Milingimbi School

Government · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 645

Warruwi School

Government · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 639

Angurugu School

Government · Yrs T-11

ICSEA 629

Mamaruni School

Government · Yrs T-11

ICSEA 626

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 622

Peppimenarti School

Government · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 622

Baniyala Garrangali School

Government · Yrs T-11

ICSEA 608

Maningrida College

Government · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 601

Numbulwar School

Government · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 597

Nganmarriyanga School

Government · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 596

Alyarrmandumanja Umbakumba School

Government · Yrs T-11

ICSEA 591

Mapuru Yirralka College

Independent · Yrs 2-10

ICSEA 493

Woolaning School

Government · Yrs T-6

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

Disadvantaged
688ICSEA · national avg 1000

34 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 5 train🚌 52 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

43

/ 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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

high

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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