Northern Territory
- There are around 232,509 residents living in Northern Territory
- Most residents are other, with 26% aged under 18 years old
- Majority of homes are detached houses lived in by renters
Property price trends
These median prices may indicate the common property values in this area and how they have changed over the last 5 years. Source: CoreLogic
$550,706
House median sale price
1.5% Growth
L
ast 12 months
$345,019
Unit median sale price
3.5% Decline
L
ast 12 months
Median price trend
This could show if the area is improving, suggesting future growth, or declining which may offer short-term buying opportunities.
Showing the trend for house prices over the last 5 years. Source: CoreLogic
Market activity
A snapshot of how quickly properties are selling in the area and how many are currently available.
62 Days
House median days on market
63 Days
Unit median days on market
3,601 Properties
Sold in last 12 months
1,121 Properties
Available in the last month
State snapshot
There are around 232,509 people living in Northern Territory, most residents are other, predominantly living in detached houses. The most common occupations for locals are managers, professionals, and technicians and trades workers, and the average income band for majority of residents sits between $0k - $34k.
Last month Northern Territory had 1,121 properties on sale, with 3,601 properties being sold in the past 12 months. The median property sale price over the last 12 months for houses has been $550,706, which has increased by 1.5%. The median sale price for units has been around $345,019 and has decreased by 3.5%. If you are looking to rent or are interested in purchasing an investment property, the median weekly rent for a house in Northern Territory is around $625 and has increased by 2.5% over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent for a unit is around $510 and has increased by 2%.
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Northern Territory residents
Key characteristics of the residents in the area, open the breakdown to see more detail for each category.
Under 18
Is the most common age range
Renters
Most common occupant type
Other
Most common household profile
Managers
Most common occupation
Detached Houses
Most common property type
Occupant status
This may indicate the likelihood of long term residence as owners are less likely to move. The most common are renters.
85,350
Total properties
Renters
(40%)
Mortgaged Owners
(25%)
Outright Owners
(18%)
Other
(14%)
Community Housing
(3%)
Property types
This may indicate the likelihood of you finding your ideal property type in the area. The most common are detached houses.
99,043
Total properties
Detached Houses
(59%)
Apartments
(19%)
Townhouses
(12%)
Other
(11%)
Age ranges
This may indicate what stage of life these residents are at. The most common is under 18.
Under 18
19-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
60+
Household profiles
This may indicate likelihood of noise, activity or community events based on who lives here. The most common profile is other.
Lone Parents
Couples
Families
Singles
Other
Individual yearly income
This may indicate the affluence of individuals in the area. The average income band is $0k - $34k per year.
149,590
individuals
$0k - $34k
(34%)
$35k - $78k
(34%)
$79k - $103k
(15%)
$104k - $182k
(13%)
$182k+
(3%)
Occupations
The top 5 occupations in Northern Territory.
1
2
3
4
5
Explore areas in Northern Territory
Discover council areas in the state of Northern Territory
Alice Springs Council
(21 suburbs)
Median House: $443,890
Median Unit: $252,275
Barkly Council
(19 suburbs)
Median House: $237,159
Median Unit: $160,659
Belyuen Council
(1 suburbs)
Median House: N/A
Median Unit: N/A
Central Desert Council
(16 suburbs)
Median House: $1,128,599
Median Unit: N/A
Coomalie Council
(13 suburbs)
Median House: $276,342
Median Unit: $186,067
Darwin Council
(39 suburbs)
Median House: $614,426
Median Unit: $374,809
Median House: $468,606
Median Unit: $564,950
East Arnhem Council
(11 suburbs)
Median House: N/A
Median Unit: N/A
Katherine Council
(13 suburbs)
Median House: $345,659
Median Unit: $222,663
Litchfield Council
(37 suburbs)
Median House: $682,103
Median Unit: $302,937
MacDonnell Council
(24 suburbs)
Median House: $686,849
Median Unit: $520,149
Palmerston Council
(21 suburbs)
Median House: $533,727
Median Unit: $297,845
Roper Gulf Council
(26 suburbs)
Median House: $203,543
Median Unit: $175,063
Tiwi Islands Council
(4 suburbs)
Median House: N/A
Median Unit: N/A
Victoria Daly Council
(20 suburbs)
Median House: $153,617
Median Unit: $239,822
Wagait Council
(1 suburbs)
Median House: $339,960
Median Unit: $223,683
West Arnhem Council
(8 suburbs)
Median House: N/A
Median Unit: N/A
West Daly Council
(5 suburbs)
Median House: N/A
Median Unit: N/A
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