Average rent in Palmerston - South, NT — 2026

Palmerston - South commands one of the higher rent points in the Northern Territory, with the typical renter paying $450/week — about 50% above the state median of $301/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (60% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (81%). 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 6,451, the median age is 28, and the most common occupation category is Community and Personal Service Workers. Palmerston - South is 13km from Darwin. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.