NT0852· Pop. 8,735MacDonnell Regional Council

WARUMUNGU

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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

2.8%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

0.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

2.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WARUMUNGU 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

+0.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.18%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

38 / 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

WARUMUNGU is a NT suburb offering lower 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 2.8% 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

$1,331/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

60.6%

20.1% owner-occupier

Median age

28.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.7%

Population growth

+0.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

7.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

88%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

17.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

8.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.9 ha

Large block

Household size

3.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

443.6 km

Regional

Days on market

94 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

19.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

22 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

443.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

147/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 0852

📚16 Combined

ACARA 2025

📚Combined (16)

Mataranka School

Government · Yrs 2-10

ICSEA 844

Timber Creek School

Government · Yrs T-8

ICSEA 723

Nitjpurru School

Government · Yrs T-7

ICSEA 691

Ngukurr School

Government · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 676

Minyerri School

Government · Yrs T-11

ICSEA 653

Urapunga School

Government · Yrs T-11

ICSEA 641

Bulla Camp School

Government · Yrs T-7

ICSEA 628

Yarralin School

Government · Yrs T-11

ICSEA 626

Jilkminggan School

Government · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 625

Barunga School

Government · Yrs T-11

ICSEA 614

Bulman School

Government · Yrs T-11

ICSEA 610

Lajamanu School

Government · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 598

Robinson River School

Government · Yrs T-10

ICSEA 595

Kalkaringi School

Government · Yrs T-11

ICSEA 593

Wugularr School

Government · Yrs T-12

ICSEA 585

Amanbidji School

Government · Yrs T-9

ICSEA 576

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

48/ 100

15.7 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Disadvantaged

642ICSEA · national avg 1000

16 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

22/ 100

🚆 1 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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

medium

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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