Average rent in Charles, NT2026

Charles sits in the Alice Springs local government area, 1288km from the Darwin CBD, with a population of around 4,215 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — above the the Northern Territory state median of $301/week. 42% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$350/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,215

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Darwin
1288 km
Households renting
42%
Separate houses
71%
Flats / apartments
4%
Born overseas
20%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Alice Springs

Renting in Charles

Charles commands one of the higher rent points in the Northern Territory, with the typical renter paying $350/week — about 16% above the state median of $301/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (52% 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 4,215, the median age is 35, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Charles is 1288km from Darwin. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Charles?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Charles, NT was $350. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Charles rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
The the Northern Territory state median weekly rent was $301 at the 2021 Census, while Charles came in at $350 — 16% above. Charles sits 1288km from Darwin, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 71% separate houses and 4% flats).
Which suburbs near Charles have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Charles's $350/week (ABS 2021): Alawa, Wagaman, Millner. On the higher end, you've got East Side, Woodroffe, Virginia. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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