Average rent in Coconut Grove, NT2026

Coconut Grove sits in the Darwin local government area, 8km from the Darwin CBD, with a population of around 2,892 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $300/week — below the the Northern Territory state median of $301/week. 61% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
2,892

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Darwin
8 km
Households renting
61%
Separate houses
24%
Flats / apartments
30%
Born overseas
43%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Darwin

Renting in Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove runs close to the the Northern Territory median rent of $301/week, with renters paying around $300/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Coconut Grove from the state norm is its renter density — 61% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 24% separate houses and 30% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 2,892, the median age is 35, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 43% of residents were born overseas. At 8km from Darwin, Coconut Grove typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Coconut Grove?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Coconut Grove, NT was $300. 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 Coconut Grove rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
The the Northern Territory state median weekly rent was $301 at the 2021 Census, while Coconut Grove came in at $300 — 0% below. Coconut Grove sits 8km from Darwin, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 24% separate houses and 30% flats).
Which suburbs near Coconut Grove have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Coconut Grove's $300/week (ABS 2021) include Moulden, Katherine, Karama. Moil, Weddell, Wagaman sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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