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Darwin

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.

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Darwin's gross rental yield was 6.3% in August 2026, the highest of the capital cities (Cotality).

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Over 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).

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Builders

Builders active in Darwin.

01

KTM Builders NT

Home builder (custom and project homes)

Family-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.

KTM Builders NT
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

02

McT Design & Construction

Custom home builder (design and construct)

Darwin 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').

McT Design & Construction
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

03

Beare Homes

Project and custom home builder

Zuccoli-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).

Beare Homes
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

04

Territory Homes

Project home builder (house and land)

Local 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).

Territory Homes
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

05

Killarney Homes

Project home builder (house and land)

Builder 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.

Killarney Homes
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

06

TTATCON Pty Ltd

Home builder and renovator

Darwin builder of contract homes and residential alterations.

MBNT 2026 winner, Contract Home $400k–$600k (Northcrest 3) and Residential Alteration under $350k (Livingstone).

TTATCON Pty Ltd
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

07

Primus Build Pty Ltd

Renovation and alterations builder

Darwin builder specialising in high-end residential alterations.

MBNT 2026 winner, Residential Alteration over $1 million (Rapid Creek Renovation) and Bathroom Design over $25,000.

Primus Build Pty Ltd
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

08

LKA Construction Pty Ltd

Medium-density builder

Builder 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).

LKA Construction Pty Ltd
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

09

DCOH

Developer-builder (apartments, student housing, commercial)

Darwin 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.

DCOH
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

Developers

Developers shaping Darwin.

01

DCOH

Private master-planned community and apartment developer

Darwin-based developer-builder. As at September 2024, about 300 houses were built at Northcrest and 200 more lots were under construction.

  • Northcrest, Berrimah: 168 ha, 21 stages, up to 1,500–2,000 lots (the NT's largest residential project)
  • Northcrest Stage 7F: 609 apartments and terrace homes filed in 2024
  • Darwin Civic Centre tower with City of Darwin (due 2028)
DCOH
02

Urbex

Private land developer (BMD Group company)

Residential land developer, established 2003. Zuccoli Village was named UDIA NT 2024 Project of the Year.

  • Zuccoli Village, Palmerston: 815 lots over 96 ha, a joint venture with the Land Development Corporation
  • The Heights, Durack: 423 lots
Urbex
03

Land Development Corporation

NT Government land agency

Territory Government corporation that releases residential and industrial land across the NT.

  • Zuccoli Village (joint venture with Urbex; new titles issued August 2026)
  • Holtze Industrial Estate (about 53 ha, including the Defence Support Hub)
Land Development Corporation
04

Holtze Land Company

Private joint venture delivering a government land release

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.

  • Holtze entry-level residential subdivision: more than 550 lots in the first phase; the Greater Holtze area could yield more than 11,000 lots
Holtze Land Company
05

Halkitis Brothers Group

Private residential developer

Territory developer named by the NT Government in connection with the Holtze growth area.

  • Parks Housing Estate, next to the Holtze release (partnering with Larrakia-owned AKJ Services)
Halkitis Brothers Group
06

Defence Housing Australia (DHA)

Commonwealth housing developer

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.

  • Lee Point / Muirhead North: 132 ha, about 800 homes planned; the first Muirhead North stage (96 lots) was completed in 2022
Defence Housing Australia
07

Tomazos Group (Winged Victory NOS Pty Ltd)

Apartment developer

Darwin developer that pitches the Rhapsody design as an affordable CBD apartment product.

  • Rhapsody Apartments, 20 Harvey St, Darwin: 9 storeys, 96 apartments (filed November 2024)
Tomazos Group
Suburbs

Suburbs to know in Darwin.

New supplyPalmerston

Zuccoli

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)

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New supplyDarwin

Berrimah

Home 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)

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New supplyPalmerston

Durack

Location 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)

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New supplyDarwin

Muirhead

Newer 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)

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GrowthPalmerston

Moulden

Among 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)

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GrowthLitchfield

Howard Springs

Rural-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)

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GrowthDarwin

Ludmilla

Inner-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)

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LifestyleDarwin

Fannie Bay

Harbourside 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)

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LifestyleDarwin

Nightcliff

Established 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)

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LifestyleDarwin

Parap

Inner-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)

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How these suburbs were chosen

The 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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