Average rent in Sandover - Plenty, NT2026

Sandover - Plenty is part of the Central Desert council area and sits 1288km out from the Darwin CBD, with around 3,912 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $60/week, which is below the the Northern Territory median of $301/week. About 62% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,912

ABS 2021

Median age
30
Distance to Darwin
1288 km
Households renting
62%
Separate houses
88%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
2%
Top occupation
Community and Personal Service Workers
LGA
Central Desert

Renting in Sandover - Plenty

Sandover - Plenty runs cheaper than the the Northern Territory median — renters typically pay $60/week, about 80% under the state baseline of $301/week (ABS Census 2021). The standout figure is the renter share: 62% 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 88% separate houses and 2% flats. Population is around 3,912, median age 30, and the most common occupation category is Community and Personal Service Workers. 2% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb is 1288km from Darwin. Stock moves fast — staying flexible on inspection times pays off.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Sandover - Plenty?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Sandover - Plenty, NT was $60. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Sandover - Plenty rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
The the Northern Territory state median weekly rent was $301 at the 2021 Census, while Sandover - Plenty came in at $60 — 80% below. Sandover - Plenty sits 1288km from Darwin, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 88% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Sandover - Plenty have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Sandover - Plenty's $60/week (ABS 2021): Thamarrurr. On the higher end, you've got Barkly, Gulf, Yuendumu - Anmatjere. 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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