The INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG project off the Kimberley coast remains a foundation of the Northern Territory economy, with its Darwin onshore processing facilities central to the city's industrial identity.
While Sydney and Melbourne brace for significant property value declines, local factors mean Darwin's residential market will follow a different trajectory.
Northern Territory property offers gross rental yields that are rare in Australia's major markets, drawing investors seeking cash flow in an undersupplied rental environment.