State Guide · NT
Northern Territory.
A tropical harbour capital and a vast, sparsely populated hinterland — Darwin anchors the NT's rental market, while regional NT covers everywhere from Alice Springs to remote outback communities.
- Population
- 229K
- Median weekly rent
- $305
- Areas profiled
- 2
- Suburbs
- 64
ABS 2021 Census
Choose an area.
The places we've profiled in the Northern Territory — from Darwin's harbour suburbs to the rest of the NT.
Northern Territory — frequently asked questions.
How many suburbs does Suburb Hunt cover in the Northern Territory?
All 64 NT SA2 suburbs — across Darwin and regional NT — sourced from the 2021 ABS Census.
What's the median rent across the Northern Territory?
$305 a week, population-weighted across all 64 profiled NT suburbs (2021 Census).
Is Darwin the only city Suburb Hunt tracks in the NT?
Yes — Darwin, at $378/week median, is the only major city Suburb Hunt profiles in the NT. Everywhere else in the territory is grouped as regional NT.
Which part of the NT is most affordable to rent in?
Regional NT, at $190/week median — significantly below Darwin, and the lowest of any area Suburb Hunt tracks nationally.
Where does this NT data come from?
Every figure — population, rent, renter share — comes from the ABS 2021 Census at SA2 geography. No estimates, no resold data.
Looking for the right NT suburb for you?
Skip the browse. Take the 2-minute quiz and we'll narrow the NT's 64 suburbs down to your top three — by lifestyle, budget and commute.
Take the quiz →