NT0832· Pop. 18,727Palmerston

ROSEBERY HEIGHTS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

53

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

4.9%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

1.4%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

3.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ROSEBERY HEIGHTS 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

+0.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.04%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

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

ROSEBERY HEIGHTS 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 4.9% 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

$2,352/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

45.5%

52.1% owner-occupier

Median age

30.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.7%

Population growth

+0.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

56%

32% apartments

Degree qualified

32.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

410 m²

Compact block

Household size

3.0 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

12.9 km

Middle ring

Days on market

59 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

35.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

12.9 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

2,207/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 0832

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary1 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
20/ 100

31.4 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
🚆 4 train🚌 40 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

48

/ 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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