Average rent in Karama, NT — 2026

Karama sits close to the the Northern Territory median, with renters typically paying $293/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $301/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 59% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 38% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (77%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 35 and a population of around 4,803. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 31% of residents were born overseas. 10km from Darwin, Karama is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.