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
$259,000
For sale
Asking
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
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
$259,000
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
$12,174 on top of the price (4.7% 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. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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 9.0%. 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 Nick Mousellis Real EstateFOR ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, please copy and paste the code below to your preferred web browser.
https://vltre.co/Wx6kXl
Key Details:
Body Corporate: North Management
Body Corporate Levies: Please see detailed information below
Council Rates: $1,760 Per Annum (Approximately)
Easements: None Found
Mantra Nett Income after All Expenses for 24/25 is: $18,635.19
Property Status: Hotel Letting Pool - 90 Days Notice Required to remove from the hotel letting pool
Rental Estimate: $435 - $485 Per Week (Approximately)
Total Area Under Title: 51m²
Year Built: 1999
Zoning: CB (Central Business)
Body Corporate Special Levies:
May - July: $1,983.66
Aug - Oct: $3,430.12
Nov - Jan 26: $3,430.12
Feb - April 26: $3,430.12
Complex Amenities:
Lift: Yes
Swimming Pool: Yes
Pets: No
No. of Units in Complex: 142
Right in the beating heart of Darwin's CBD sits this easy, breezy gem - a stylish one-bedroom apartment in the Mantra on the Esplanade, offering the ultimate mix of tropical lifestyle and investment ease.
Perched high on the 4th floor, this apartment takes in sweeping city and sea views from the sun-soaked balcony - the perfect spot for your morning coffee or evening wine as the sky turns pink over the harbour.
Inside, you'll find a modern, fully furnished space with soft carpet underfoot, open-plan living and dining, and a well-equipped kitchen with wraparound counters and everything you need to feel right at home.
The bathroom includes laundry facilities and a relaxing bath - ideal for unwinding after a day exploring the Esplanade or Waterfront.
The bedroom is tucked away for privacy, complete with built-in robe and extra storage space.
The Mantra on the Esplanade delivers resort-style living with a sparkling pool, conference facilities and secure parking - everything you'd expect from one of Darwin's most recognised city complexes.
Whether you're after an easy-care investment, a city base for work, or a weekend escape to soak up the Territory sunshine, this one ticks all the boxes.
Why You'll Love It
• Prime CBD location - stroll to coffee spots, restaurants, and the Esplanade
• Perfect for investors or lifestyle buyers - set and forget, or stay and play
• Fourth-floor position with city and sea views
• Fully furnished - move straight in or rent it out instantly
• Open-plan living and dining with soft carpet underfoot
• Wraparound kitchen with full cooking amenities
• Private balcony to enjoy the morning light and harbour breezes
• Spacious bedroom with built-in robe and extra storage nook
• Bathroom with bath and laundry facilities
• Resort-style amenities - pool, conference rooms, secure parking
Around the Neighbourhood
• In the heart of the Darwin CBD - the best of the city at your doorstep
• Walk to the Waterfront, Cullen Bay, and the Casino in minutes
• Nearby George Brown Botanical Gardens for a dose of green
• Perfect lock-and-leave base for work trips or weekend escapes
• Enjoy Darwin's tropical lifestyle - evening walks, good food, and easy living
Listing description written by Nick Mousellis, Nick Mousellis Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.