Average rent in Nhulunbuy, NT — 2026
Nhulunbuy is part of the Unincorporated NT council area and sits 645km out from the Darwin CBD, with around 3,267 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $110/week, which is below the the Northern Territory median of $301/week. About 61% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
$110/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 3,267
- Median age
- 33
- Distance to Darwin
- 645 km
- Households renting
- 61%
- Separate houses
- 85%
- Flats / apartments
- 5%
- Born overseas
- 15%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Unincorporated NT
ABS 2021
Renting in Nhulunbuy
Nhulunbuy runs cheaper than the the Northern Territory median — renters typically pay $110/week, about 63% under the state baseline of $301/week (ABS Census 2021). The standout figure is the renter share: 61% of households rent, well above the state-wide norm. That combination — lower rent plus renter-heavy — usually signals a more active rental market with quicker turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point. Housing mix is 85% separate houses and 5% flats. Population is around 3,267, median age 33, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 15% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb is 645km from Darwin. Stock moves fast — staying flexible on inspection times pays off.
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