Affordability ranking · NT

The most affordable suburbs in Northern Territory.

Suburbs with the lowest median house prices, great entry points into the property market. Filtered to Northern Territory suburbs only.

About this ranking

'Most affordable' here means lowest median house price, the entry-level suburbs in each state. Affordability isn't the same as good value: a $400K outer-fringe suburb with stagnant population growth and weak infrastructure can be a worse buy than a $700K middle-ring suburb with structural demand. Use this list as a starting point for further research, not a final shortlist.

Northern Territory property market in 2026

The Northern Territory market is small, illiquid, and unusually exposed to public-sector wages and defence-sector activity. Darwin median house prices sit around $580K, the lowest of any capital, and rental yields are correspondingly higher (often 5%+). The market has been firming through 2024-2025 after a long flat period; 2026 sees solid demand but limited stock.

Showing top 50 suburbs in Northern Territory

#1Erldunda

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#2Finke

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#3Chilla Well

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#4Wutunugurra

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#5Hale

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#6Burt Plain

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#7Mount Liebig

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#8Canteen Creek

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#9Namatjira

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#10Fregon

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#11Barrow Creek

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#12Ernabella

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#13Docker River

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#14Ayers Rock

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#15Hart

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#16Laramba

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#17Aherrenge

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#18Costello

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#19Papunya

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#20Nyirripi

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#21Simpson

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#22Antewenegerrde

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#23Wilora

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#24Kintore

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#25Tanami

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#26Kulgera

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#27Ernabella (pukatja)

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#28Kings Creek Station

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#29Amoonguna

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#30Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#31Anatye

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#32Anmatjere

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#33Kunparrka

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#34Lake Mackay

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#35Mount Zeil

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#36Petermann

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#37Ali Curung

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#38Amata

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#39Tara

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#40Pitjantjatjara Homelands

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#41Telegraph Station

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#42Titjikala

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#43Atitjere

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#44Areyonga

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#45Santa Teresa

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#46Ayers Range South

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#47Willowra

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#48Haasts Bluff

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#49De Rose Hill

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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#50Hart Range

NT 0872

Median price

$110,000

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Common questions

About this ranking.

Are the cheapest suburbs always the worst suburbs?

No. Affordability often reflects distance from CBD, sparse public transport, or limited amenity rather than 'bad' attributes. Plenty of affordable suburbs are growing strongly because the local economy and demographics are improving. Always look at population trend, infrastructure pipeline, and rental vacancy alongside price.

Should I buy the cheapest house I can or save for longer?

Depends on your timeline. If you'll hold for 10+ years, time-in-market usually beats waiting for a bigger deposit on a 'better' suburb. If you'll move within 3-5 years, transaction costs (stamp duty + agent fees) on the entry purchase can wipe out modest growth.

What about regional vs outer-metro for affordability?

Outer-metro typically holds value better because it's still tied to the capital city economy. Regional towns can offer better entry pricing but add commute risk if you need to fall back on metro employment. Strong regional centres (Newcastle, Geelong, Toowoomba) split the difference well.