Litchfield Council
Gray
Gray at a glance
Median house
$390,000
Median unit
$250,000
Population
3,142
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Gray.
Gray (0830) sits in the Litchfield region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $390,000, below the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Gray has roughly 3,142 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 19°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1705mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Darwin Airport station, 4.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gray's population at 3,142, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (47% own, 50% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,142
Median age
34
Family households
64%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $390,000 on a typical sale, below the the Northern Territory median. Units come in around $250,000, roughly 36% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $78,000. Prices are below the the Northern Territory median, which keeps Gray on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$390,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $250,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
47%
Renter occupied
50%
At a deeper level
$390,000
$250,000
3,142
Median age: 34
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.93% (median rent $370/wk against a $390,000 price tag). Units yield 6.24% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 50% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.93%
Based on $390,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.24%
Based on $250,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202647%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Gray.
Local schools for Gray
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Government School Catchment
Gray Primary School
Palmerston College
Driver Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1705 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.3°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
19.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Darwin Airport (4 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Gray.
- What is the median house price in Gray?
- The median house price in Gray, NT 0830 is $390,000. The median unit price is $250,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Gray postcode?
- Gray is in the 0830 postcode, in NT, in the Litchfield Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gray?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Gray?
- There are 16 schools serving Gray on this page, including Gray Primary School, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Palmerston College.
- What suburbs are near Gray?
- Gray is close to Woodroffe, Driver, Gunn, Rosebery Heights, Palmerston.
- What is the population of Gray?
- Gray has approximately 3,142 residents. The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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