Palmerston - North, NT 0882
Salt air, easy pace, and the beach a short walk from most front doors.
- Beach & coast
- $460/wk Median
- 43.6% Renters
Palmerston - North Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 4.5k
- Median age
- 32
- Median weekly rent
- $460
- To the CBD
- 16.1km
- Walkability
- 7.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Palmerston - North Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
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.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Signature Spotlight
Beach & Coast
Renters drawn to Palmerston - North usually cite the same thing first — proximity to the coast. It's a close-knit suburb of 4,456 people, 43.6% of whom rent, with a median weekly rent of $460 that reflects its position in the Darwin market.
Around Palmerston - North
Palmerston - North Beach
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Palmerston - North Beach
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Available Rental Properties in Palmerston - North
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Palmerston - North
Real questions renters ask before moving to Palmerston - North.
How much does it cost to rent in Palmerston - North?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Palmerston - North is $460. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $460 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Palmerston - North a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Palmerston - North has a 43.6% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
What's the community like in Palmerston - North?
Locals describe Palmerston - North as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 4,456, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
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