City Guide · Regional NT, NT
The best suburbs to rent in Regional NT.
Regional NT offers regional Northern Territory living without cutting Regional NT off from the essentials — more space, a stronger local community feel, and rent that's noticeably kinder to the budget than the capital. 24 suburbs profiled, all from the 2021 ABS Census.
- Population
- 89.1k
- Median weekly rent
- $190
- Renters
- 55.1%
- Suburbs
- 24
ABS 2021 Census
What the data shows about renting in Regional NT
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give Regional NT a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give Regional NT more after-dark options than most people expect.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options across Regional NT — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives Regional NT a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Suburbs in Regional NT
Alligator
Alligator — median rent $100/wk, 30.3% renters, population 4,242.
Anindilyakwa
Anindilyakwa — median rent $80/wk, 76.8% renters, population 2,541.
Barkly
Barkly — median rent $70/wk, 56.6% renters, population 2,203.
Charles
Charles — median rent $350/wk, 41.7% renters, population 4,215.
Daly
Daly — median rent $80/wk, 55.0% renters, population 1,890.
East Arnhem
East Arnhem — median rent $90/wk, 77.1% renters, population 6,983.
East Side
East Side — median rent $360/wk, 44.1% renters, population 5,418.
Elsey
Elsey — median rent $80/wk, 60.3% renters, population 2,283.
Flynn (NT)
Flynn (NT) — median rent $400/wk, 42.1% renters, population 4,585.
Gulf
Gulf — median rent $75/wk, 71.7% renters, population 4,189.
Katherine
Katherine — median rent $295/wk, 52.9% renters, population 9,658.
Larapinta
Larapinta — median rent $400/wk, 40.6% renters, population 4,964.
Mount Johns
Mount Johns — median rent $400/wk, 50.9% renters, population 4,025.
Nhulunbuy
Nhulunbuy — median rent $110/wk, 60.8% renters, population 3,267.
Petermann - Simpson
Petermann - Simpson — median rent $123/wk, 78.5% renters, population 1,961.
Ross
Ross — median rent $280/wk, 36.3% renters, population 2,706.
Sandover - Plenty
Sandover - Plenty — median rent $60/wk, 62.4% renters, population 3,912.
Tanami
Tanami — median rent $0/wk, 71.5% renters, population 2,839.
Tennant Creek
Tennant Creek — median rent $180/wk, 59.1% renters, population 3,080.
Thamarrurr
Thamarrurr — median rent $50/wk, 80.6% renters, population 2,118.
Tiwi Islands
Tiwi Islands — median rent $80/wk, 81.1% renters, population 2,348.
Victoria River
Victoria River — median rent $75/wk, 71.9% renters, population 2,609.
West Arnhem
West Arnhem — median rent $80/wk, 79.0% renters, population 5,204.
Yuendumu - Anmatjere
Yuendumu - Anmatjere — median rent $75/wk, 71.1% renters, population 1,851.
Regional NT rental FAQs
Real questions renters ask about Regional NT as a whole.
What's the median rent in Regional NT?
$190 a week, population-weighted across all 24 profiled Regional NT suburbs (2021 Census).
How many suburbs does Suburb Hunt cover in Regional NT?
24 real Regional NT 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 Regional NT a good place to rent?
It depends heavily on which part of Regional NT — that's the whole premise of comparing at the suburb level rather than the city level. Regional NT spans a wide range of price points and lifestyles across its 24 profiled suburbs, from 55.1% renter-share inner areas to quieter, more owner-occupied outer suburbs.
Where is it cheapest to rent in Regional NT?
Rent varies meaningfully across Regional NT's 24 suburbs — the outer and growth-corridor areas consistently come in well under the Regional NT-wide median of $190/week, while the inner and lifestyle-premium pockets sit well above it.
Not sure which Regional NT suburb fits you?
Two minutes. Twelve questions. We narrow it to your top three — by your budget, your commute, your weekend habits.
Take the quiz