Average rent in Brinkin - Nakara, NT — 2026

Brinkin - Nakara commands one of the higher rent points in the Northern Territory, with the typical renter paying $393/week — about 31% above the state median of $301/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (59% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (71%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 3,430, the median age is 33, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Brinkin - Nakara is 11km from Darwin. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.