Tennant Creek, NT 0862
Roper GulfAll suburbs in postcode 0862
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Median house price
$275,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Tennant Creek itself.
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House prices in Tennant Creek
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Tennant Creek, houses changed hands at $275,000 in 2024, well below the the Northern Territory median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Tennant Creek itself.
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.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $150/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $180/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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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.
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.
Summer days here average around 37°C (hot), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 479 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 50/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 5/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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%
- Owner occupied
- 23%
- Renter occupied
- 59%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.84%
- On the $275,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
241 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 479 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 37.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 12.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Tennant Creek
- What is the median house price in Tennant Creek?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Tennant Creek, NT 0862 is $275,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Tennant Creek itself.
- How much is my house worth in Tennant Creek?
- A useful starting point is the Tennant Creek median house price of $275,000. Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Tennant Creek postcode?
- Tennant Creek is in the 0862 postcode, in NT, in the Roper Gulf region.
- Where is Tennant Creek?
- Tennant Creek is a suburb in the Roper Gulf area, NT 0862.
- 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?
- The population of Tennant Creek is approximately 3,080 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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