Roper Gulf
Tennant Creek
Tennant Creek at a glance
Median house
$275,000
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
3,080
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Tennant Creek.
Tennant Creek (0862) sits in the Roper Gulf region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $275,000, well below the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Tennant Creek has roughly 3,080 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tennant Creek scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tennant Creek's population at 3,080, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (23% own, 59% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,080
Median age
33
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $275,000 on a typical sale, well below the the Northern Territory median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $55,000. Prices are well below the the Northern Territory median, which keeps Tennant Creek on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$275,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price n/a.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
23%
Renter occupied
59%
At a deeper level
$275,000
3,080
Median age: 33
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.84% (median rent $150/wk against a $275,000 price tag). With 59% 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 20242.84%
Based on $275,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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 202623%
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.
Getting around
Walkability.
50
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tennant Creek.
Local schools for Tennant Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tennant Creek Primary School
Tennant Creek High School
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Frequently asked
About Tennant Creek.
- What is the median house price in Tennant Creek?
- The median house price in Tennant Creek, NT 0862 is $275,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Tennant Creek postcode?
- Tennant Creek is in the 0862 postcode, in NT, in the Roper Gulf region.
- What is the average rent in Tennant Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Tennant Creek?
- There are 2 schools serving Tennant Creek on this page, including Tennant Creek Primary School, Tennant Creek High School.
- How walkable is Tennant Creek?
- Tennant Creek has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Tennant Creek?
- Tennant Creek is close to Three Ways, Warumungu.
- What is the population of Tennant Creek?
- Tennant Creek has approximately 3,080 residents. The median age is 33.
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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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