Average rent in Wanguri, NT2026

Wanguri is part of the Darwin council area and sits 11km out from the Darwin CBD, with around 1,836 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $410/week, which is above the the Northern Territory median of $301/week. About 31% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$410/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
1,836

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Darwin
11 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
92%
Flats / apartments
9%
Born overseas
28%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Darwin

Renting in Wanguri

Wanguri is one of the more expensive parts of the Northern Territory to rent in — the typical renter pays $410/week, around 36% above the state median of $301/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 66% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (92%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 11km from Darwin, with a population of around 1,836 and a median age of 39. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wanguri?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Wanguri, NT was $410. 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 Wanguri rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
The the Northern Territory state median weekly rent was $301 at the 2021 Census, while Wanguri came in at $410 — 36% above. Wanguri sits 11km from Darwin, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 92% separate houses and 9% flats).
Which suburbs near Wanguri have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Wanguri's $410/week (ABS 2021) include Anula, Mount Johns, Humpty Doo. Parap, Wulagi, Darwin City sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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