Average rent in Darwin City, NT — 2026

Darwin City is part of the Darwin council area and sits 0km out from the Darwin CBD, with around 7,149 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $450/week, which is above the the Northern Territory median of $301/week. About 75% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$450/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,149

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Darwin
0 km
Households renting
75%
Separate houses
1%
Flats / apartments
99%
Born overseas
46%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Darwin

Renting in Darwin City

Darwin City sits well above the the Northern Territory median, with the typical renter paying $450/week — that's 50% over the state-wide $301/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 75%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (99%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Darwin. About 46% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 0km from the Darwin CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Darwin City?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Darwin City, NT was $450. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Darwin City rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
At the 2021 Census, the Northern Territory's state median rent was $301 a week. Darwin City sat at $450 — 50% above the state average. The suburb is 0km from Darwin, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (1% separate houses, 99% flats here).
Which suburbs near Darwin City have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Darwin City's $450/week (ABS 2021): Wulagi, Parap, Wanguri. On the higher end, you've got Palmerston - North, Woolner - Bayview - Winnellie, Durack - Marlow Lagoon. 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.

Nearby suburbs in NT

East Arm

$635/wk

Durack - Marlow Lagoon

$500/wk

Woolner - Bayview - Winnellie

$490/wk

Palmerston - North

$460/wk

Palmerston - South

$450/wk

Wulagi

$425/wk

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