Average rent in East Side, NT — 2026

East Side is one of the more expensive parts of the Northern Territory to rent in — the typical renter pays $360/week, around 20% above the state median of $301/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 50% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (61%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 1290km from Darwin, with a population of around 5,418 and a median age of 33. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.