Average rent in Gray, NT2026

Gray is part of the Palmerston council area and sits 15km out from the Darwin CBD, with around 3,142 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $300/week, which is below the the Northern Territory median of $301/week. About 50% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,142

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Darwin
15 km
Households renting
50%
Separate houses
60%
Flats / apartments
39%
Born overseas
21%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Palmerston

Renting in Gray

Rent in Gray sits near the the Northern Territory median ($301/week at the 2021 Census), with the typical renter paying $300/week. What stands out is the renter share — 50% of households here rent, which is well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. The housing mix tells the story: about 60% separate houses and 39% flats, the kind of transitional density you see in suburbs where new builds have layered in over older stock. Population is around 3,142, median age 34, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 21% of residents were born overseas. The suburb sits 15km from Darwin, and renter turnover here tends to run higher than in nearby owner-heavy areas at similar price points.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Gray?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Gray, NT was $300. 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 Gray rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
The the Northern Territory state median weekly rent was $301 at the 2021 Census, while Gray came in at $300 — 0% below. Gray sits 15km from Darwin, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 60% separate houses and 39% flats).
Which suburbs near Gray have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Gray's $300/week (ABS 2021): Moulden, Katherine, Karama. On the higher end, you've got Moil, Weddell, Wagaman. 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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