Average rent in Tennant Creek, NT — 2026

Tennant Creek comes in below the the Northern Territory median, with renters typically paying $180/week — about 40% under the state-wide $301/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 59% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 80% separate houses and 6% flats. Population is 3,080, median age 33, and the most common occupation is Community and Personal Service Workers. 15% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 876km from Darwin. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.