NT0812· Pop. 18,634Darwin

WOODLEIGH GARDENS

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

50

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

2.5%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

2.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

2.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WOODLEIGH GARDENS 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

$360/wk

weekly

Demand change

+2.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.42%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

38 / 100

Soft demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WOODLEIGH GARDENS 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 2.5% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,046/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.8%

63.2% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.8%

Population growth

+0.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

17%

73% apartments

Degree qualified

39.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

110 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

3.0 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.4%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

10.1 km

Middle ring

Days on market

53 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

35.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

85 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

10.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

7,033/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 0812

🏫7 Primary🎓4 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

Leanyer Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 1024

Anula Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 1006

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 968

Wulagi Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 890

Manunda Terrace Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 792

Malak Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 770

Karama Primary School

Government · Yrs T-6

ICSEA 769

🎓Secondary (4)

O'Loughlin Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1025

NT Christian College

Independent · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 987

Sanderson High School

Government · Yrs 7-9

ICSEA 863

Top End School of Flexible Learning

Government · Yrs 5-12

ICSEA 789

📚Combined (1)

Marrara Christian College

Independent · Yrs T-10

ICSEA 962

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

32.3 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Below average
904ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
81/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 29 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

46

/ 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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