Living in Nightcliff, Darwin

Monthly rent in AUD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Darwin dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $3,150/month — roughly 3% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $3,600 - $4,300/month and three-bedrooms $4,800 - $5,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Darwin areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the beachside, sunsets, community tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Palmerston. For a shorter commute, see Stuart Park.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Topsy Secretary Juwaning Park as nearby green space and Woolworths as the nearest supermarket around the Nightcliff reference point. A school is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Nightcliff, Darwin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Nightcliff costs $2,900 - $3,400/month (second-hand contract) or $2,400 - $2,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $3,600 - $4,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from $4,800 - $5,800/month.

Is Nightcliff safe for expats?

Nightcliff has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Nightcliff to Darwin center?

The commute from Nightcliff to Darwin city center takes approximately 12 minutes by bus.

What is Nightcliff like to live in?

Beachside suburb with foreshore walking path. Sunset views, community pool, and weekend market vibes. In our data it is tagged as beachside, sunsets, community.