Average rent in Rapid Creek, NT — 2026

Rapid Creek sits in the Darwin local government area, 9km from the Darwin CBD, with a population of around 3,261 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — above the the Northern Territory state median of $301/week. 55% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$350/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,261

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Darwin
9 km
Households renting
55%
Separate houses
41%
Flats / apartments
57%
Born overseas
33%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Darwin

Renting in Rapid Creek

Rapid Creek sits well above the the Northern Territory median, with the typical renter paying $350/week — that's 16% over the state-wide $301/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 55%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (57%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Darwin. About 33% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 9km from the Darwin CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Rapid Creek?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Rapid Creek, NT was $350. 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 Rapid Creek rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
The the Northern Territory state median weekly rent was $301 at the 2021 Census, while Rapid Creek came in at $350 — 16% above. Rapid Creek sits 9km from Darwin, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 41% separate houses and 57% flats).
Which suburbs near Rapid Creek have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Rapid Creek's $350/week (ABS 2021): Alawa, Wagaman, Millner. On the higher end, you've got East Side, Woodroffe, Virginia. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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