Average rent in Weddell, NT2026

Weddell is part of the Litchfield council area and sits 37km out from the Darwin CBD, with around 4,289 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $323/week, which is above the the Northern Territory median of $301/week. About 16% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$323/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,289

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Darwin
37 km
Households renting
16%
Separate houses
95%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Litchfield

Renting in Weddell

Weddell sits close to the the Northern Territory median, with renters typically paying $323/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $301/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 78% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 16% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (95%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 40 and a population of around 4,289. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 13% of residents were born overseas. 37km from Darwin, Weddell is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Weddell?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Weddell, NT was $323. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Weddell rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
The the Northern Territory state median weekly rent was $301 at the 2021 Census, while Weddell came in at $323 — 7% above. Weddell sits 37km from Darwin, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 95% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Weddell have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Weddell's $323/week (ABS 2021) include Moil, Gray, Coconut Grove. Wagaman, Alawa, Millner 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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