Average rent in Moil, NT2026

Moil is part of the Darwin council area and sits 9km out from the Darwin CBD, with around 2,000 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $310/week, which is above the the Northern Territory median of $301/week. About 33% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$310/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
2,000

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Darwin
9 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
87%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
32%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Darwin

Renting in Moil

Moil runs roughly with the the Northern Territory state median — renters typically pay $310/week, close to the $301/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (64% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 33% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (87%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 37 and a population around 2,000. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 32% of residents were born overseas. Moil is 9km from Darwin, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Moil?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Moil, NT was $310. 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 Moil rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
The the Northern Territory state median weekly rent was $301 at the 2021 Census, while Moil came in at $310 — 3% above. Moil sits 9km from Darwin, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 87% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Moil have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Moil's $310/week (ABS 2021) include Gray, Coconut Grove, Katherine. Weddell, Alawa, Wagaman 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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