Average rent in Leanyer, NT2026

Leanyer sits in the Darwin local government area, 11km from the Darwin CBD, with a population of around 4,597 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $400/week — above the the Northern Territory state median of $301/week. 32% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,597

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Darwin
11 km
Households renting
32%
Separate houses
71%
Flats / apartments
28%
Born overseas
31%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Darwin

Renting in Leanyer

Leanyer commands one of the higher rent points in the Northern Territory, with the typical renter paying $400/week — about 33% above the state median of $301/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (65% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (71%). 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 4,597, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Leanyer is 11km 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 Leanyer?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Leanyer, NT was $400. 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 Leanyer rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
The the Northern Territory state median weekly rent was $301 at the 2021 Census, while Leanyer came in at $400 — 33% above. Leanyer sits 11km from Darwin, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 71% separate houses and 28% flats).
Which suburbs near Leanyer have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Leanyer's $400/week (ABS 2021) include Larrakeyah, Brinkin - Nakara, Fannie Bay - The Gardens. Wanguri, Parap, Wulagi sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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