Darwin dwelling values rose 0.6% in August 2026 and 14.6% over the year to a median of $647,259 (houses $755,296, units $478,713); Darwin was the only capital not to record a decline over the three months to August.
discover.cotality.comDarwin's gross rental yield was 6.3% in August 2026, the highest of the capital cities (Cotality).
discover.cotality.comOver the year to August 2026, Darwin City values rose 16.1% (median $564,108), Darwin Suburbs 14.0% ($652,322) and Palmerston 13.9% ($662,985).
discover.cotality.comFamily-owned Darwin home builder operating since 2014.
Master Builders NT 2026 Overall Home of the Year ('Casa di Lago Residence') plus 2026 Contract Home $600k–$800k and kitchen/bathroom categories; MBNT awards listed on its site every year 2017–2025.
mbnt.com.auDarwin residential design-and-construct company that also takes commercial work across Darwin and the rural area.
2025 HIA Northern Territory Home of the Year; MBNT 2025 Overall Home of the Year ('The Changsha Residence').
hia.com.auZuccoli-based builder with more than 20 years in the NT, offering 55 designs across five collections plus custom builds.
2025 HIA NT Bathroom of the Year; MBNT 2026 High Commendation, Contract Home $600k–$800k (Howard Springs).
hia.com.auLocal family builder with more than 31 years in the Territory, building in Zuccoli, Northcrest, Berrimah and Lee Point.
Says it has built homes for hundreds of Territory families, including more than 40 in the past 12 months; Master Builders member (licence 160510CR).
territoryhomes.com.auBuilder of tropical-design homes in Darwin and Palmerston, rated at least 6 stars for energy efficiency.
Won 8 HIA-CSR awards in 2021, including Professional Small Builder, Project Home and Display Home.
killarneyhomes.com.auDarwin builder of contract homes and residential alterations.
MBNT 2026 winner, Contract Home $400k–$600k (Northcrest 3) and Residential Alteration under $350k (Livingstone).
mbnt.com.auDarwin builder specialising in high-end residential alterations.
MBNT 2026 winner, Residential Alteration over $1 million (Rapid Creek Renovation) and Bathroom Design over $25,000.
mbnt.com.auBuilder of Luxxe Residences, a 10-level, 24-residence building at 35 McMinn St, Darwin City.
MBNT 2026 winner, Medium Density over 5 Dwellings (Luxxe Residences).
mbnt.com.auDarwin development and construction group (formerly Halikos) with nearly 40 years in the NT. It builds apartments and towers and runs the Northcrest estate.
Past work includes One30 Esplanade (128 apartments) and C2 Esplanade, both MBNT award winners. It is now building the 352-bed, 14-storey CDU student tower and the 20-storey Darwin Civic Centre, both due in 2028.
theurbandeveloper.comDarwin-based developer-builder. As at September 2024, about 300 houses were built at Northcrest and 200 more lots were under construction.
Residential land developer, established 2003. Zuccoli Village was named UDIA NT 2024 Project of the Year.
Territory Government corporation that releases residential and industrial land across the NT.
Joint venture of AKJ Development No.1 and HB Constructions, chosen by the NT Government in May 2024. The Government's Part A enabling infrastructure for Holtze was completed in July 2026.
Territory developer named by the NT Government in connection with the Holtze growth area.
Commonwealth agency that develops housing for Defence members and the open market. The Lee Point (2CRU) stage is contested and has been waiting on an NTCAT heritage decision.
Darwin developer that pitches the Rhapsody design as an affordable CBD apartment product.
Active master-planned estate (Urbex/LDC, 815 lots) with new titles released in August 2026. House values rose 24.3% over the 12 months.
House $727,000 (CoreLogic, 12 months to June 2026)
yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.auHome of Northcrest, the NT's largest residential project (up to 1,500+ lots, about 13 km from the CBD). House values rose 16.5% over the year.
House $760,000; unit $475,000 (CoreLogic, 12 months to June 2026)
yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.auLocation of Urbex's The Heights estate (423 lots). It had 96 house sales over the year, among the busiest Palmerston markets, with growth of 16.8%.
House $677,500 (CoreLogic, 12 months to June 2026)
yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.auNewer northern-suburbs estate that includes DHA's Muirhead North and Lee Point project. House values rose 16.9% over the year.
House $865,000 (CoreLogic, 12 months to June 2026)
yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.auAmong Greater Darwin's fastest-growing house markets, up about 26% over 12 months, with an entry price below $600k.
House $548,750 (CoreLogic, 12 months to 2026)
yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.auRural-residential area next to the Greater Holtze growth area. House values rose 26% over 12 months across 53 sales.
House $945,000 (CoreLogic, 12 months to 2026)
yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.auInner-city suburb with house growth of 28.4% over 12 months and faster selling conditions (OpenAgent).
House $915,000 (OpenAgent, 12 months to 30 June 2026)
openagent.com.auHarbourside suburb with one of Darwin's highest house medians (above $1.2m); site of the 2024 HIA NT Home of the Year.
House $1,212,500; unit $481,000 (CoreLogic, 12-month median, 2026)
yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.auEstablished northern-suburbs area with a house median above $1m. Unit values rose 17.5% over the year.
House $1,007,500; unit $391,250 (CoreLogic, 12 months to June 2026)
yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.auInner-city suburb close to the CBD. House values rose 16.4% over 12 months.
House $850,000; unit $450,000 (CoreLogic, 12 months to June 2026)
yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.auThe list covers all three regions (Darwin, Palmerston, Litchfield) and three categories. Growth: 12-month house growth of about 25% or more to mid-2026 (CoreLogic/Cotality via YourInvestmentPropertyMag, or OpenAgent). Development: suburbs that host active master-planned estates or government-backed releases (Northcrest, Zuccoli Village, The Heights, DHA Muirhead/Lee Point, next to Holtze). Lifestyle: established inner and coastal suburbs with the highest house medians in Greater Darwin. Medians are CoreLogic 12-month sale medians unless stated otherwise.
Compiled from public sources, September 2026. Companies are listed for market context only and no affiliation is implied.
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