Pizza and Property

Ep 332: Darwin 30% Growth in 12 Months is this 2026's top performer?- With Sam Gordon & Todd Sloan

Feb 21, 2026

Sam Gordon, property investor and founder of Australian Property Scout, shares on-the-ground Darwin insights. They tour waterfronts, marina life and pockets of wealth. They discuss seasonal population, defence and big projects, street-level risks like social housing and termites, and why street-by-street due diligence beats spreadsheets.

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INSIGHT

Blue Chip Darwin Delivers Unusually Strong Yields

Darwin blue‑chip pockets like Fanny Bay combine high owner‑occupier demand with strong yields around 4.7%.
Sam notes median house price ~$1.16M but yields remain high compared to other capital city waterfront suburbs, making them income‑supportive investments.

INSIGHT

Small Population But Heavy Government Spending

Darwin's small population (~140k) gets disproportionately large government and defence spending per capita.
Sam points to major proposed US‑backed base and consistent defence training as catalysts for sustained local infrastructure spending.

ADVICE

Buy Vanilla Assets To Avoid Exit Risk

Avoid niche or highly unusual assets at the top end because they reduce the buyer pool and complicate valuation and exit.
Sam recommends buying standard, comparable products so revaluation and resale follow clear market comps.

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