Average rent in Fannie Bay - The Gardens, NT — 2026
Fannie Bay - The Gardens is part of the Darwin council area and sits 3km out from the Darwin CBD, with around 3,602 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $390/week, which is above the the Northern Territory median of $301/week. About 52% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
$390/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 3,602
- Median age
- 38
- Distance to Darwin
- 3 km
- Households renting
- 52%
- Separate houses
- 28%
- Flats / apartments
- 19%
- Born overseas
- 28%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Darwin
ABS 2021
Renting in Fannie Bay - The Gardens
Fannie Bay - The Gardens is one of the more expensive parts of the Northern Territory to rent in — the typical renter pays $390/week, around 30% above the state median of $301/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 43% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (28%) 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 3km from Darwin, with a population of around 3,602 and a median age of 38. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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