NT0862· Pop. 715Roper Gulf

WARREGO

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

45

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

4.3%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

1.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

3.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WARREGO 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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Median rent

$150/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

7.06%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+1.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

37 / 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

WARREGO 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 4.3% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,375/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.3%

11.6% owner-occupier

Median age

28.0 yrs

Unemployment

8.4%

Population growth

+0.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

6.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

88%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

14.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

6.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

940 m²

Large block

Household size

3.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.7%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

751.4 km

Regional

Days on market

83 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

19.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

18 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

321.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

46/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 0862

📚3 Combined
ACARA 2025

📚Combined (3)

Newcastle Waters School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 694

Elliott School

Government · Yrs T-10

ICSEA 611

Rockhampton Downs School

Government · Yrs 3-6

ICSEA 610

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
28/ 100

21.5 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Disadvantaged
638ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
25/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 1 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

28

/ 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

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

medium

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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