Rental supply is extremely tight while prices are accelerating. This structural imbalance favours continued growth.
VERDICT
STRONG BUY
Supply Constrained Growth
DEMAND
73 buyers/listing
Strong↑
LIQUIDITY
141d DOM
Weak↓
AFFORDABILITY
-2.6% vs 5yr
Neutral→
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Strong
Strong↑
YIELD
7.7%
Strong↑
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.5% vacancy
Strong↑
#1/24StrongStructure 99$300KTop 1.4% nationally
Atlaso rates Malak units as STRONG BUY, our highest conviction rating. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.45%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, and rental yield of 7.7% provides strong cashflow support. Historically, 90% of suburbs we rate STRONG BUY grew more than 8% annually.
At $300K, Malak ranks #1 of 24 units in Darwin. The long-term structural outlook is Strong. Prices grew 8.3% over the past year.
Malak Price History
All units · monthly median sale price
Market Intelligence
What's Happening Now
Shifting to BuyersEarly signs of easing. Monitor for entry.
+3.9%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+30.1%
Rents (12mo)
0.3%
Vacancy
55%
Fresh Stock (<30d)
Unit Asking Prices (12 months)
$444K
Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)
$613/wk
Vacancy Rate (24 months)
--- 1.5% tight--- 3.0% loose
Listing Age (12 months)
Fresh (<30d)30-60d60-90d90-180d180d+
Data for postcode 0812.
Suburb Profile
Malak at a Glance
Household Income
$2,046/wk
Median household
Median Age
37
Years
Mortgage Stress
23%
of income
Population Growth
-0.1%
vs state -0.4%
Ownership Mix
27.1%owned39.5%mortgage28.1%renting
Demographic Trends
Malak Over Time
Median Household Income (Census)
Population Growth Rate (Census)
Dwelling Composition (Census)
Rental Yield History
Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.
Full Malak Analysis
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3-Year Structural OutlookStrong
Conviction LevelHigh
Fair Value GapX.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price$X,XXX,XXX
Gross YieldX.X%
Weekly Rent$XXX
SEIFA DecileX/10
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Atlaso rates Malak as STRONG BUY confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Malak and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Malak?
The current median house price in Malak, nt is $300K, with annual growth of +36.4%. Properties sell in approximately 141 days.
How fast do properties sell in Malak?
Properties in Malak sell in 141 days on average. The market is currently rated Strong. This is slower than average, which may present opportunities for negotiation.
What is the growth outlook for Malak?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Malak's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Malak?
The gross rental yield for houses in Malak is 7.7%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.
Important: Atlaso provides general research information only and does not constitute personal financial advice, property advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any property. Suburb scores, growth ratings, rental yield estimates, and market signals are based on quantitative models using historical data. They are not guarantees of future performance. Property values can fall as well as rise. You should seek independent licensed financial and property advice before making any investment decision. Atlaso Pty Ltd (ABN 84 696 036 469) is not a licensed financial adviser and does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).