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Suburb Insights · NT 0872

Kunparrka, NT 0872 Property Profile

ABS 2021 Census · Updated 21 May 2026

Suburb Overview

Kunparrka is a regional centre in Northern Territory, Australia, with a population of approximately 121, making it a boutique locality. Located approximately 1213 km from the Darwin CBD, Kunparrka is a regional area in Northern Territory. The median household income is $37,700 per year.

Investment Score

22 / 100 Weak

Lower income levels in Kunparrka typically translate to more affordable entry points for investors. Regional positioning means lower entry costs but potentially longer hold periods for capital gains.

Location

Darwin
Kunparrka
Northern Territory · 0872
1213 km from Darwin CBD
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Key Indicators

Postcode
0872

Official Australia Post postcode for Kunparrka. A postcode may cover multiple suburbs.

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Population
121

Usual resident population at the most recent census.

Median weekly rent
$62/wk

Weekly median rent for occupied homes. Live rental data integration coming soon.

Median household income
$37,700/yr

Annual median household income (before tax) across all households.

Distance to CBD
1213 km

Straight-line distance from the suburb centroid to the nearest capital city CBD. Actual driving distance will be longer.

Lifestyle & Amenities

Schools nearby
1

Estimated 1 school within or near this suburb.

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Parks & green spaces
1

Estimated 1 park and green spaces near this suburb.

Median monthly mortgage
N/A

Monthly median mortgage repayment for households currently paying off a mortgage.

Home type
63% houses

Proportion of separate houses versus units, townhouses, and other home types. Useful for investors assessing rental demand mix.

Investment Insight

Kunparrka is a smaller community of 121 — about 4% of the Northern Territory suburb median (3,057) — so investors should factor in the narrower buyer pool and longer average time-on-market. Kunparrka's median household income of $37,700/year is 67% below the Northern Territory suburb median ($113,308) — this is an affordability play where returns lean on yield and patient capital growth rather than demographic premium. The median weekly rent of $62 translates to approximately $3,224/year in gross rental income, setting the upper bound on yield before vacancy, rates, insurance and maintenance. Kunparrka is 1213 km from Darwin, so the local market tracks regional employment and lifestyle drivers more than CBD-driven commuter demand.

Kunparrka vs Northern Territory Median

How Kunparrka stacks up against the median of all Northern Territory suburbs in our dataset. Positive values mean Kunparrka sits above the state median; negative means below.

MetricKunparrkaNT medianΔ vs state
Population1213,057-96%
Median household income$37,700/yr$113,308/yr-67%
Median rent (weekly)$62$360-83%
Distance to CBD1213 km15 km+7987%
Separate houses63%68%-5pp

Investor Checklist

Pre-inspection briefing for Kunparrka — every item is derived from public datasets, with full citations in our data sources page.

Investment Strategy

Buy & Hold

Limited buy-and-hold upside: a small population of 121 means liquidity is thin and capital growth tends to lag the wider Northern Territory market over full cycles.

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Rental Yield

Gross rent of $62/week (~$3,224/year) sets the yield ceiling. Cross-check against your purchase price to confirm whether this suburb hits the 4–5% gross yield most Australian investors target.

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Renovation / Flip

With 63% houses in a 121-person market, renovation margins depend on individual street and aspect rather than any suburb-wide story — do comparable-sales analysis before committing capital.

Risk Factors

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2026 Outlook

Growth: Low Rental Demand: Low Investor Sentiment: Low

Capital-growth expectations for Kunparrka are modest for 2026 — incomes 67% below the NT median of $113,308 and a population of 121 suggest gains will lag headline metro markets. Rents sit around $62/week, setting the baseline gross rental income at roughly $3,224/year — refine this against current listings before running your numbers. The EquitySight investment score of 22/100 places Kunparrka in the lower tier of Australian suburbs we profile, and overall investor sentiment is cautious heading into the second half of 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kunparrka a good suburb for investment?

Kunparrka scores 22/100 on our EquitySight investment framework — a weak rating. That score is driven by a population of 121, median household income of $37,700/year and median weekly rent of $62. Whether it fits your portfolio depends on whether you are targeting cash flow, capital growth, or a value-add renovation — all three are scored with suburb-specific numbers elsewhere on this page.

What drives property demand in Kunparrka?

The main demand drivers in Kunparrka are a median household income of $37,700/year, a dwelling mix that is 63% separate houses, roughly 1 schools and 1 parks within the catchment. Together these shape both owner-occupier and tenant demand and are the factors we weight most heavily in the suburb's investment score.

What is the population of Kunparrka?

Kunparrka has a usual resident population of approximately 121, compared with a Northern Territory suburb median of 3,057 — placing it in the lower half of the state's suburbs by size. Population is the clearest proxy for market depth: more residents mean more transactions and typically a shorter average days-on-market on resale.

How far is Kunparrka from the Darwin CBD?

Kunparrka sits 1213 km straight-line from the Darwin CBD. This is a regional market where CBD distance is only indicative — local industry diversity and commute alternatives matter more.

What is the median rent in Kunparrka?

The most recent census recorded a median weekly rent of $62 in Kunparrka, equating to approximately $3,224/year in gross rental income (state median $360/week). Market rents have typically drifted above the recorded figure — verify against current listings on realestate.com.au and Domain before making an offer.

What is the typical mortgage repayment in Kunparrka?

A reliable median mortgage figure was not captured for Kunparrka. Use our loan serviceability calculator to estimate a realistic monthly repayment for your target purchase price and deposit.

Is Kunparrka cash-flow positive for investors?

Census data was not complete enough in Kunparrka to compute a clean rent-to-mortgage coverage. Use current listings to benchmark weekly rent, then plug your expected purchase price into our rental yield calculator to see whether the investment runs cash-flow positive or negative.

What are the main risks of investing in Kunparrka?

The main risks are a thin buyer pool (121 residents), interest-rate sensitivity, below-median household incomes ($37,700 vs $113,308 state median), the broader Northern Territory market cycle. Each of these is covered in the Risk Factors section above with suburb-specific numbers rather than generic warnings.

How we built this Kunparrka profile

Every number on this page comes from the ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing, Australia Post postcode reference data, and OpenStreetMap amenity tiles. The investment score, strategy verdicts, and comparison table are computed deterministically from those inputs — no opinion, no estimation. See our full methodology and the data sources and licences for the formulas we use.

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