Both markets have comparable gross yields (5.6% vs 5.5%). Both markets carry similar cashflow positions under current yield and interest rate assumptions. Vacancy conditions favour Burnie (1.3% vs 2.1%), indicating tighter rental demand relative to supply.
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| Metric | Burnie TAS · #11 | Darwin NT · #27 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Yield | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| Vacancy Rate | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Median Price | $445k | $670k |
| Weekly Rent | $480/wk | $711/wk |
| Net pre-costs pa | +$1,820 | +$2,132 |
| Cashflow | Positive | Positive |
| Rent Growth 12m | +5.5% | +5.2% |
| Price Growth 12m | +4% | +4.8% |
| NG Dependence | None | None |
| Discovery Status | Emerging | Known |
| Population | 20k | 130k |
| Cycle Stage | Starting | Starting |
| Policy Impact | ▲ UPGRADED | ▲ STRONG UPGRADE |
| Signal Score | 62 / Tier 2 | 52 / Tier 2 |
Supply-constrained port city with positive cashflow and declining vacancy. Renewable energy and transmission infrastructure investment continues to support regional economic activity and worker accommodation demand.
Darwin is the NT capital and a significant ADF hub: RAAF Base Darwin and Robertson Barracks in nearby Palmerston. Charles Darwin University and NT government services provide additional employment stability. At $670k and $711/wk rent, Darwin produces the strongest gross yield in this expansion set (5.5%) and is the only Round 2 market achieving positive cashflow at standard LVR. Vacancy at 2.1% is elevated by dataset standards — directional trend matters.
CoreLogic TAS Q1 2025 · REIT Burnie median Q4 2024 · SQM Research postcode 7320 · Port of Burnie throughput report 2024 · Tasmania Renewable Energy Plan 2024
Data vintage: Q1 2025
NT Govt/REINT Dec quarter 2025. Verified against PropTrack May 2026 ($707k direction). Data quality: imported.
Data vintage: 2026
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