Average rent in Woodroffe, NT2026

Woodroffe is part of the Palmerston council area and sits 15km out from the Darwin CBD, with around 3,175 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $360/week, which is above the the Northern Territory median of $301/week. About 41% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$360/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,175

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Darwin
15 km
Households renting
41%
Separate houses
81%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
16%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Palmerston

Renting in Woodroffe

Woodroffe commands one of the higher rent points in the Northern Territory, with the typical renter paying $360/week — about 20% above the state median of $301/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (56% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (81%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 3,175, the median age is 33, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. Woodroffe is 15km from Darwin. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Woodroffe?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Woodroffe, NT was $360. 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 Woodroffe rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
At the 2021 Census, the Northern Territory's state median rent was $301 a week. Woodroffe sat at $360 — 20% above the state average. The suburb is 15km from Darwin, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (81% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Woodroffe have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Woodroffe's $360/week (ABS 2021) include Nightcliff, Howard Springs, Malak - Marrara. Berrimah, Virginia, Tiwi 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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