Darwin City at a glance
8,597
People
No data
Median sale
$450/wk
Median rent
No data
Suburb gross yield
NT › Darwin City › Esplanade
$925,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
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
$925,000
Asking
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
$49,669 on top of the price (5.4% 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. 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 2.5%. 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.
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 Ellis Parker Real EstateEllis Parker Real Estate welcomes you to this exceptional fourth-floor executive residence at Arkaba Executive Apartments, offering a premium blend of lifestyle, location and outstanding investment performance.
Designed for sophisticated inner-city living, this spacious apartment features three generously sized bedrooms, expansive open-plan living areas and a large gourmet kitchen equipped with high-end appliances. The intelligent floor plan provides excellent separation between living and accommodation zones, ideal for owner-occupiers, executive tenants or short-stay guests.
The living and dining areas extend seamlessly onto a massive entertainer's balcony. From here, enjoy sweeping Harbour and Waterfront views, capturing Darwin's ever-changing skies, sea breezes and dramatic tropical storms.
Positioned overlooking the Waterfront Precinct, Stokes Hill Wharf and the Convention Centre, the apartment places Darwin's vibrant CBD right at your doorstep. Cafés, restaurants, shops, parklands and public transport are all within easy walking distance, offering a truly walkable lifestyle in one of the city's most tightly held locations.
Currently operating as a successful Airbnb, the property has over $35,000 in forward bookings thus far, making it an outstanding opportunity for investors seeking strong returns with the flexibility of personal use.
Apartment features include:
• Three-bedroom executive apartment
• Stunning Waterfront and Harbour views
• Expansive open-plan living and dining areas
• Gourmet kitchen with stone benchtops and quality appliances
• Master suite with ensuite featuring his and hers sinks and walk-through robe
• Resort-style bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling tiling
• Large entertainer's balcony with built-in BBQ
• Fully tiled and air-conditioned throughout
• Secure apartment living
• Lift access
• Two secure car parks plus storeroom
• Sold fully furnished - completely turn-key and ready to move straight in or capitalise on as a high-performing investment.
Complex highlights:
• Private tropical swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens
• Secure building with controlled access
• Highly desirable waterfront location
• Walking distance to the CBD, Waterfront Precinct and Stokes Hill Wharf
• Close to Parliament House, Supreme Court and Convention Centre
Location highlights:
• Premier Darwin City address
• Directly overlooking the Waterfront Precinct
• Steps to cafés, restaurants and entertainment
• Easy access to public transport
• Moments to Darwin CBD attractions
Status: Currently operating as Airbnb
Short term accommodation return: Over $35,000 in forward bookings for 2026
Rental Return: $1000 - $1100 per week
Council Rates: $2,096 per annum (approx.)
Body Corporate: $2,662.79/qtr inc. sinking fund (approx.)
Date Built: 2009
Area Under Title: 218sqm
Zoning Information: CB (Central Business)
This outstanding executive apartment represents a rare opportunity to secure a premium waterfront residence offering exceptional lifestyle appeal and proven income performance.
For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact Stephanie on 0401 400 834 or stephanie@ellisparker.com.au
Listing description written by Stephanie Otto, Ellis Parker Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.