Average rent in Sandover - Plenty, NT — 2026
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
- 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
ABS 2021
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.
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