Average rent in Durack - Marlow Lagoon, NT — 2026

Durack - Marlow Lagoon is part of the Palmerston council area and sits 14km out from the Darwin CBD, with around 4,501 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $500/week, which is above the the Northern Territory median of $301/week. About 40% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$500/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,501

ABS 2021

Median age
32
Distance to Darwin
14 km
Households renting
40%
Separate houses
95%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
24%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Palmerston

Renting in Durack - Marlow Lagoon

Durack - Marlow Lagoon commands one of the higher rent points in the Northern Territory, with the typical renter paying $500/week — about 66% above the state median of $301/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (57% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (95%). 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 4,501, the median age is 32, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Durack - Marlow Lagoon is 14km 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 Durack - Marlow Lagoon?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Durack - Marlow Lagoon, NT was $500. 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 Durack - Marlow Lagoon rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
The the Northern Territory state median weekly rent was $301 at the 2021 Census, while Durack - Marlow Lagoon came in at $500 — 66% above. Durack - Marlow Lagoon sits 14km from Darwin, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 95% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Durack - Marlow Lagoon have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Durack - Marlow Lagoon's $500/week (ABS 2021): Woolner - Bayview - Winnellie, Palmerston - North, Darwin City. On the higher end, you've got East Arm. 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

Woolner - Bayview - Winnellie

$490/wk

Palmerston - North

$460/wk

Darwin City

$450/wk

Palmerston - South

$450/wk

Wulagi

$425/wk

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