Question 1

Is Berrimah a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Berrimah is a working, inner-eastern suburb of Darwin where industrial yards and commercial facilities sit alongside low-density residential pockets and stretches of bushland. It lies on the corridor linking the city with the port and airport and has a practical, service-orientated character that attracts tradespeople, logistics and defence workers as well as families who favour larger blocks over apartment living. The community of 1,199 people has a median age of 32 and a median household income of $2,193 a week, and is weighted towards couple families with children. Homes are mostly detached and utilitarian, with owner-occupiers making up about 60.6% of households.

Local amenities are modest and bigger shopping and entertainment options are a short drive away, and the suburb tends to feel quieter outside business hours, shaped more by its transport links and industrial neighbours than by a retail or café strip. Several government-led infrastructure projects are planned or under way, including road duplications, intersection upgrades and public works tied to nearby employment and port facilities. Whether Berrimah suits you will depend on whether you want a practical, lower-density suburb with good access to industrial and transport corridors.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Berrimah?

Accepted Answer

In Berrimah, using the suburb's typical household income as recorded at the last Census, buying looks relatively affordable while renting would take a large slice of local earnings. A median house price of $272,000 is about 2.4 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census. The average house rent of $890 a week would take about 40.6% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a large share. If you're renting, that rent share is the most relevant figure; if you're buying, the price multiple is the key measure.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Berrimah a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The market in Berrimah split this year: median house values fell sharply, down 15.5%, while median unit values rose strongly, up 11.7%. House rents also climbed strongly, with the rent a house earns increasing by 11.2% over the 12 months, so the past year shows falling house prices alongside rising house rental income and strong capital growth on the unit side. Whether that combination fits your investment aims depends on what you want from a property and your personal circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$272K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-15.5%	11.7%
Sold Past 3 months	56	7
Median days on market Past 12 months	77	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$890	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	11.3%	N/A

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