Darwin City at a glance
8,597
People
No data
Median sale
$450/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
NT › Darwin City › Carey St
$329,000
For sale
Asking
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
56 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Asking
$329,000
Asking · $5,875/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Darwin City at a glance
8,597
People
No data
Median sale
$450/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
$15,929 on top of the price (4.8% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Northern Territory schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Darwin City's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NTNT bulk cadastre is not an open commercial product. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 56 m² — that is not official geometry. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $450/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 7.1%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownNT bulk cadastre is not an open commercial product. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 56 m² — that is not official geometry.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. This jurisdiction has no comparable official bond series in the free set.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Darwin City at a glance
8,597
People
No data
Median sale
$450/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
Listing material
Listed by Absolute Real Estate NT SalesA smart addition to any investment portfolio, this fully furnished sixth-floor studio combines a desirable corner position, generous 56sqm design and attractive established returns through the ZEN hotel letting pool.
The apartment's elevated position captures a broad urban outlook across the city fringe and surrounding treetops. A generous covered balcony extends the living space outdoors, providing the perfect place to relax, entertain or enjoy Darwin's tropical climate.
Inside, the apartment feels bright, spacious and exceptionally well designed. Tiled flooring flows throughout the open-plan living and dining area, complemented by air-conditioning, ceiling fans and built-in floating storage and display shelving.
The full-sized kitchen offers an impressive amount of bench space and cabinetry, together with electric cooking, a full-sized refrigerator and a neatly incorporated laundry. A linen press beside the entrance provides further practical storage.
Frosted glass sliding doors separate the sleeping zone from the main living area, creating privacy without compromising the apartment's sense of light and openness. Extensive built-in cabinetry surrounds the bed, while the adjoining bathroom features a large shower, vanity and contemporary finishes.
Offered fully furnished, the apartment includes the major furniture and appliances required for an immediate transition. It is currently operating successfully within the hotel letting pool and delivering an attractive return, providing investors with a straightforward and professionally managed income opportunity. Return figures and letting statements are available upon request.
Alternatively, the apartment's self-contained design, generous proportions and convenient city location make it equally appealing as an affordable first home, low-maintenance residence or lock-up-and-leave Darwin base.
Residents and guests of ZEN enjoy access to an impressive selection of resort-style facilities, including a swimming pool, children's play areas and a rooftop terrace and bar. The complex also provides secure lift access, guest parking and contemporary common areas.
With its elevated corner position, spacious balcony, complete furnishings and established hotel income, this apartment offers considerably more than the average studio.
PROPERTY FEATURES:
* Desirable sixth-floor corner position
* Elevated outlook across the city fringe and surrounding treetops
* Generous 56sqm on title
* Currently producing attractive returns through the hotel letting pool
* Fully furnished and ready to continue earning
* Spacious covered balcony
* Open-plan living and dining area
* Privately screened sleeping zone
* Extensive built-in storage
* Full-sized kitchen with excellent bench and cupboard space
* Integrated laundry facilities
* Split-system air-conditioning and ceiling fans
* Modern bathroom with a large shower
* Secure lift access and guest parking
* Resort-style swimming pool
* Rooftop terrace and bar
* Children's play areas
AROUND THE SUBURB:
* Positioned on the doorstep of Darwin's CBD
* Walk, ride or scooter to city offices, cafs, restaurants and shopping
* Minutes from Smith Street Mall, the Esplanade and Waterfront Precinct
* Convenient access to public transport and major arterial roads
ABOUT THE PROPERTY:
Body Corporate Management: Castle Real Estate
Body Corporate Levies: $1,684.00 per quarter
Council Rates: Approximately $1,715.00 per annum
Year Built: 2014
Area on Title: 56sqm
Easements: None found
Yearly net returns $29,509.11
Listing description written by Maria Kathopoulis, Absolute Real Estate NT Sales — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.