Muirhead NT Property Investment
Darwin · 0810 · Score: 70/100 · Buy
Muirhead Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Muirhead NT Investment Brief
BUY — 5.4% gross yield on a $822,000 median.
THE MARKET
Muirhead has compounded at 2.2%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $737,254 in 2021 is worth $822,000 today. Properties are sitting on market for 35 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $916,487 by 2031.
- Median house: $822,000 | Units: $660,514
- Gross yield: 5.4% | Net yield: 3.9%
- 5yr price CAGR: 2.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 3,689 | Owner-occupier rate: 52% | Affluence: High
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 2.0% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $855/wk | Days on market: 35 (stable)
- Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $545/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$79,588/yr
- vs long-term rent: $44,460/yr (+79% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Darwin City Deal (Under Delivery)
- Transport: Darwin station 12.8km away
BULL CASE
If Muirhead maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.4%, median prices could reach $945,300 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Muirhead pull back 10-15% from $822,000, with vacancy rising to 3.6% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- No significant risk factors identified for this suburb
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Wagaman (NT): $594,000 median, 6.2% yield, 18.9% 1yr growth
- Malak (NT): $594,000 median, 6.0% yield, 14.8% 1yr growth
- Marrara (NT): $950,000 median, 4.7% yield, 4.3% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Muirhead presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 5.4% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current recovery phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $739,800 – $904,200
- Minimum gross yield to target: 5.7%
- Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market falling below 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 2.2% + 10yr CAGR 4.3%
- +Low rental vacancy (2.0%) — constrained supply
- −High supply pipeline (549 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
175
2020
95
2021
65
2022
140
2023
74
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 0810
Decile 7 of 10 — Average
Population
34,330
Education (IEO)
8/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
5/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Muirhead NT data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $855/wk median rent for Muirhead. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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