Darwin house prices up 7.6% in 2012: An RP Data state-by-state analysis

The capital growth for Darwin houses in December, according to RP Data. House prices are up 7.6% for the year to a median price of $550,000. The median house yield is 6.1%.

The capital growth for Sydney houses in December, according to RP Data. House prices are up 1.3% for the year to a median price of $665,000. The median house yield is 4.3%.

The capital growth for Brisbane houses in December, according to RP Data. House prices are down 0.5% for the year to a median price of $440,000. The median house yield is 4.7%.

The capital growth for Adelaide houses in December, according to RP Data. House prices are down 0.8% for the year to a median price of $395,000. The median house yield is 4.3%.

The capital growth for Perth houses in December, according to RP Data. House prices are up 0.6% for the year to a median price of $493,000. The median house yield is 4.5%.

The capital growth for Melbourne houses in December, according to RP Data. House prices are down 2.9% for the year to a median price of $550000. The median house yield is 3.6%.

The capital growth for Hobart houses in December, according to RP Data. House prices are down 0.5% for the year to a median price of $325,000. The median house yield is 5.4%.