City Guide · Darwin, NT
The best suburbs to rent in Darwin.
Darwin's coastline defines the rental market here — beachside suburbs at a premium, quieter waterway pockets further out, and a lifestyle renters actively choose over the capital's pace. 40 suburbs, real 2021 ABS Census data behind every figure.
- Population
- 139.9k
- Median weekly rent
- $378
- Renters
- 43.8%
- Suburbs
- 40
ABS 2021 Census
What the data shows about renting in Darwin
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give Darwin a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Suburbs in Darwin
Alawa
Alawa — median rent $340/wk, 36.1% renters, population 2,078.
Anula
Anula — median rent $400/wk, 27.0% renters, population 2,385.
Bakewell
Bakewell — median rent $380/wk, 45.6% renters, population 3,091.
Berrimah
Berrimah — median rent $370/wk, 34.7% renters, population 1,712.
Brinkin - Nakara
Brinkin - Nakara — median rent $393/wk, 38.8% renters, population 3,430.
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove — median rent $300/wk, 60.7% renters, population 2,892.
Darwin City
Darwin City — median rent $450/wk, 75.3% renters, population 7,149.
Driver
Driver — median rent $350/wk, 46.1% renters, population 2,747.
Durack - Marlow Lagoon
Durack - Marlow Lagoon — median rent $500/wk, 40.0% renters, population 4,501.
Fannie Bay - The Gardens
Fannie Bay - The Gardens — median rent $390/wk, 51.6% renters, population 3,602.
Gray
Gray — median rent $300/wk, 50.2% renters, population 3,142.
Howard Springs
Howard Springs — median rent $350/wk, 18.6% renters, population 5,100.
Humpty Doo
Humpty Doo — median rent $400/wk, 14.2% renters, population 8,387.
Jingili
Jingili — median rent $400/wk, 25.3% renters, population 1,841.
Karama
Karama — median rent $293/wk, 37.5% renters, population 4,803.
Larrakeyah
Larrakeyah — median rent $395/wk, 64.8% renters, population 3,943.
Leanyer
Leanyer — median rent $400/wk, 32.5% renters, population 4,597.
Ludmilla - The Narrows
Ludmilla - The Narrows — median rent $260/wk, 51.7% renters, population 2,563.
Lyons (NT)
Lyons (NT) — median rent $280/wk, 50.2% renters, population 6,006.
Malak - Marrara
Malak - Marrara — median rent $350/wk, 38.5% renters, population 4,341.
Millner
Millner — median rent $340/wk, 47.1% renters, population 2,576.
Moil
Moil — median rent $310/wk, 33.3% renters, population 2,000.
Moulden
Moulden — median rent $295/wk, 44.4% renters, population 3,053.
Nightcliff
Nightcliff — median rent $350/wk, 54.4% renters, population 3,884.
Palmerston - North
Palmerston - North — median rent $460/wk, 43.6% renters, population 4,456.
Palmerston - South
Palmerston - South — median rent $450/wk, 38.6% renters, population 6,451.
Parap
Parap — median rent $415/wk, 61.4% renters, population 2,819.
Rapid Creek
Rapid Creek — median rent $350/wk, 55.3% renters, population 3,261.
Rosebery - Bellamack
Rosebery - Bellamack — median rent $400/wk, 54.2% renters, population 6,555.
Stuart Park
Stuart Park — median rent $400/wk, 56.8% renters, population 4,101.
Tiwi
Tiwi — median rent $375/wk, 35.3% renters, population 2,511.
Virginia
Virginia — median rent $370/wk, 27.4% renters, population 3,197.
Wagaman
Wagaman — median rent $340/wk, 40.2% renters, population 2,023.
Wanguri
Wanguri — median rent $410/wk, 30.5% renters, population 1,836.
Weddell
Weddell — median rent $323/wk, 16.2% renters, population 4,289.
Woodroffe
Woodroffe — median rent $360/wk, 41.3% renters, population 3,175.
Woolner - Bayview - Winnellie
Woolner - Bayview - Winnellie — median rent $490/wk, 51.1% renters, population 2,858.
Wulagi
Wulagi — median rent $425/wk, 27.5% renters, population 2,510.
Darwin rental FAQs
Real questions renters ask about Darwin as a whole.
What's the median rent in Darwin?
$378 a week, population-weighted across all 40 profiled Darwin suburbs (2021 Census).
How many suburbs does Suburb Hunt cover in Darwin?
40 real Darwin SA2 suburbs, from the centre to the outer growth areas — every one with a population of 50 or more, sourced from the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Darwin a good place to rent?
It depends heavily on which part of Darwin — that's the whole premise of comparing at the suburb level rather than the city level. Darwin spans a wide range of price points and lifestyles across its 40 profiled suburbs, from 43.8% renter-share inner areas to quieter, more owner-occupied outer suburbs.
Where is it cheapest to rent in Darwin?
Rent varies meaningfully across Darwin's 40 suburbs — the outer and growth-corridor areas consistently come in well under the Darwin-wide median of $378/week, while the inner and lifestyle-premium pockets sit well above it.
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