Average rent in Ross, NT — 2026

Ross sits close to the the Northern Territory median, with renters typically paying $280/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $301/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 59% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 36% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (69%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 42 and a population of around 2,706. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 17% of residents were born overseas. 1297km from Darwin, Ross is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.