Average rent in Lyons (NT), NT — 2026

Lyons (NT) runs close to the the Northern Territory median rent of $301/week, with renters paying around $280/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Lyons (NT) from the state norm is its renter density — 50% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 87% separate houses and 7% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 6,006, the median age is 30, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 37% of residents were born overseas. At 14km from Darwin, Lyons (NT) typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.