Ludmilla NT Property Investment
Unincorporated NT · 0820 · Score: 68/100 · Buy
Ludmilla Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Ludmilla NT Investment Brief
BUY — 4.1% gross yield on a $881,000 median.
THE MARKET
Ludmilla has compounded at 0.6%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $855,039 in 2021 is worth $881,000 today. Properties are sitting on market for 35 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $907,749 by 2031.
- Median house: $881,000 | Units: $411,334
- Gross yield: 4.1% | Net yield: 2.6%
- 5yr price CAGR: 0.6%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 1,667 | Owner-occupier rate: 40% | Affluence: Very High
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 2.0% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $690/wk | Days on market: 35 (stable)
- Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $655/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$95,585/yr
- vs long-term rent: $35,880/yr (+166% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Darwin City Deal (Under Delivery)
- Transport: Darwin station 8.7km away
BULL CASE
If Ludmilla maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.4%, median prices could reach $1,013,150 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Ludmilla pull back 10-15% from $881,000, 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
- Marrara (NT): $950,000 median, 4.7% yield, 4.3% 1yr growth
- Coconut Grove (NT): $620,000 median, 6.9% yield, 11.9% 1yr growth
- Alawa (NT): $620,000 median, 5.7% yield, 23.1% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Ludmilla 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 4.1% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current recovery phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $792,900 – $969,100
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- 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 0.6% + 10yr CAGR 3.5%
- +Low rental vacancy (2.0%) — constrained supply
- −High supply pipeline (213 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
31
2020
71
2021
23
2022
22
2023
66
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 0820
Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
19,920
Education (IEO)
9/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
4/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Ludmilla NT data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $690/wk median rent for Ludmilla. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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