Average rent in Millner, NT2026

Millner sits in the Darwin local government area, 8km from the Darwin CBD, with a population of around 2,576 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $340/week — above the the Northern Territory state median of $301/week. 47% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$340/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
2,576

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Darwin
8 km
Households renting
47%
Separate houses
53%
Flats / apartments
34%
Born overseas
38%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Darwin

Renting in Millner

Millner commands one of the higher rent points in the Northern Territory, with the typical renter paying $340/week — about 13% above the state median of $301/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (49% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (53%). 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 2,576, the median age is 36, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Millner is 8km 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 Millner?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Millner, NT was $340. 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 Millner rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
At the 2021 Census, the Northern Territory's state median rent was $301 a week. Millner sat at $340 — 13% above the state average. The suburb is 8km from Darwin, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (53% separate houses, 34% flats here).
Which suburbs near Millner have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Millner's $340/week (ABS 2021) include Weddell, Moil, Gray. Nightcliff, Howard Springs, Malak - Marrara 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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