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Both markets have comparable gross yields (6.3% vs 6.0%). Both markets carry similar cashflow positions under current yield and interest rate assumptions. Vacancy conditions favour Alice Springs (2% vs 2.8%), indicating tighter rental demand relative to supply.
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| Metric | Alice Springs NT · #17 | Palmerston NT · #25 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Yield | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| Vacancy Rate | 2% | 2.8% |
| Median Price | $490k | $510k |
| Weekly Rent | $590/wk | $590/wk |
| Net pre-costs pa | +$5,200 | +$4,160 |
| Cashflow | Positive | Positive |
| Rent Growth 12m | +4% | +3.5% |
| Price Growth 12m | +3% | +3% |
| NG Dependence | None | None |
| Discovery Status | Known | Known |
| Population | 26k | 37k |
| Cycle Stage | Unknown | Starting |
| Policy Impact | ◆ NEUTRAL | ◆ NEUTRAL |
| Signal Score | 55 / Tier 2 | 48 / Tier 2 |
6.3% yield at $490k is clearly cashflow positive. The dominant employer (Pine Gap) is a permanent US-Australian defense facility on a 70+ year lease, making it arguably the most recession-proof employment base in the scan. Federal housing investment is improving stock quality.
Government-backed tenant quality via ADF DHOAS subsidies. Robertson Barracks is a permanent strategic asset. Vacancy driven by ADF rotations not economic weakness.
CoreLogic NT Q1 2025 · REINT Alice Springs Q4 2024 · SQM Research · Commonwealth Department of Defense (public Pine Gap briefings) · Housing NT stock condition report 2024
Data vintage: Q1 2025
CoreLogic NT Q1 2025 · REINT Palmerston/Darwin Q4 2024 · SQM Research · ADF Defence Housing Australia occupancy data 2024 · NT Government Greater Darwin Region Land Use Objectives 2024
Data vintage: Q1 2025
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