Average rent in Thamarrurr, NT2026

Thamarrurr is part of the West Daly council area and sits 218km out from the Darwin CBD, with around 2,118 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $50/week, which is below the the Northern Territory median of $301/week. About 81% 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
2,118

ABS 2021

Median age
26
Distance to Darwin
218 km
Households renting
81%
Separate houses
75%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
2%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
West Daly

Renting in Thamarrurr

Thamarrurr comes in below the the Northern Territory median, with renters typically paying $50/week — about 83% under the state-wide $301/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 81% 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 75% separate houses and 2% flats. Population is 2,118, median age 26, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 2% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 218km from Darwin. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Thamarrurr?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Thamarrurr, NT was $50. 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 Thamarrurr rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
At the 2021 Census, the Northern Territory's state median rent was $301 a week. Thamarrurr sat at $50 — 83% below the state average. The suburb is 218km from Darwin, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (75% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near Thamarrurr have lower rent?+
Thamarrurr sits at or near the bottom of the rent range among its immediate neighbours based on ABS 2021 data — most nearby suburbs (Sandover - Plenty, Barkly, Gulf) record higher median weekly rents. State rent indices since 2021 have moved significantly, so historical relativities may have shifted; the rent submission form below captures the live picture.

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