Average rent in Leanyer, NT — 2026
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
- 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
ABS 2021
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.
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