Average rent in East Arm, NT2026

East Arm is part of the Unincorporated NT council area and sits 7km out from the Darwin CBD, with around 21 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $635/week, which is above the the Northern Territory median of $301/week. About 100% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$635/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
21

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Darwin
7 km
Households renting
100%
Separate houses
57%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
29%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Unincorporated NT

Renting in East Arm

East Arm commands one of the higher rent points in the Northern Territory, with the typical renter paying $635/week — about 111% above the state median of $301/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (0% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (57%). 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 21, the median age is 45, and the most common occupation category is Managers. East Arm is 7km 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 East Arm?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in East Arm, NT was $635. 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 East Arm rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
At the 2021 Census, the Northern Territory's state median rent was $301 a week. East Arm sat at $635 — 111% above the state average. The suburb is 7km from Darwin, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (57% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near East Arm have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than East Arm's $635/week (ABS 2021): Durack - Marlow Lagoon, Woolner - Bayview - Winnellie, Palmerston - North. On the higher end, you've got. 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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