Alligator, NT 0845
Room to breathe, on Northern Territory's regional rental market.
- Regional lifestyle
- $100/wk Median
- 30.3% Renters
Alligator Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 4.2k
- Median age
- 47
- Median weekly rent
- $100
- To the CBD
- 101km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Alligator Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
Alligator is a regional Northern Territory community of 4,242 residents, with 30.3% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $100 — noticeably kinder to the budget than Northern Territory's capital. It's the kind of close-knit town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Alligator
Alligator Main Street
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Alligator Railway Precinct
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Alligator
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Alligator
Real questions renters ask before moving to Alligator.
Is Alligator a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Alligator has a 30.3% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How much does it cost to rent in Alligator?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Alligator is $100. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $100 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Alligator walkable?
Alligator carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
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