Average rent in Ludmilla - The Narrows, NT2026

Ludmilla - The Narrows sits in the Darwin local government area, 5km from the Darwin CBD, with a population of around 2,563 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $260/week — below the the Northern Territory state median of $301/week. 52% 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
2,563

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Darwin
5 km
Households renting
52%
Separate houses
70%
Flats / apartments
11%
Born overseas
23%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Darwin

Renting in Ludmilla - The Narrows

Ludmilla - The Narrows comes in below the the Northern Territory median, with renters typically paying $260/week — about 14% under the state-wide $301/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 52% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 70% separate houses and 11% flats. Population is 2,563, median age 34, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 23% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 5km from Darwin. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Ludmilla - The Narrows?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Ludmilla - The Narrows, NT was $260. 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 Ludmilla - The Narrows rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
At the 2021 Census, the Northern Territory's state median rent was $301 a week. Ludmilla - The Narrows sat at $260 — 14% below the state average. The suburb is 5km from Darwin, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (70% separate houses, 11% flats here).
Which suburbs near Ludmilla - The Narrows have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Ludmilla - The Narrows's $260/week (ABS 2021): Tennant Creek, Koolpinyah, Petermann - Simpson. On the higher end, you've got Lyons (NT), Ross, Karama. 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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