Darwin becomes Australia's hottest property market as yields hit 7.2 percent

Darwin has become Australia's hottest property investment destination, with gross rental yields reaching 7.2 percent, nearly double the national average. Investor purchases surged to 556 dwellings in late 2025, double the prior year figure. However, advocates warn the city's 0.5 percent vacancy rate and soaring prices are threatening renters with homelessness amid a nationwide affordable housing shortage.

Summary by Glance · SBS News – Australia