Tennant Creek
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Tennant Creek, NT 0860.
About Tennant Creek
Welcome to Tennant Creek
Tennant Creek sits on the Stuart Highway roughly 500 kilometres north of Alice Springs and about 1,000 kilometres south of Darwin, making it one of the Northern Territory's key regional service centres. Built around the mining industry that put it on the map, the town remains a working hub for the surrounding cattle stations and mineral leases, with a character shaped by its remoteness, its history and its role as a stopover for travellers crossing the Red Centre.
With a population of around 3,080 and a median age of just 33, Tennant Creek is a young, close-knit community. It tends to suit people drawn to regional and remote work, families wanting affordable housing and a slower pace, and those with ties to the mining, government or Aboriginal community-services sectors that underpin the local economy.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Tennant Creek revolves around the town centre on Paterson Street, where the pace is unhurried and community ties run deep. Dining options are practical rather than plentiful, centred on pubs, takeaways and cafes that double as social hubs for locals and the steady flow of Stuart Highway travellers passing through.
The town's isolation is part of its appeal for many residents, fostering a genuine sense of community rarely found in bigger centres. Events and gatherings tend to draw the whole town together, and outdoor life, whether it is a beer at the pub or a drive out to nearby stations, is central to how people unwind.
Shopping
Tennant Creek functions as the main retail and service centre for a vast surrounding region, so while it is not a large town, it carries an outsized shopping role. Supermarkets, a post office, banks and a range of trade and hardware suppliers service both townsfolk and station families who travel in for supplies.
For anything beyond day-to-day needs, residents typically look to Alice Springs or Darwin, both a considerable drive away, which reinforces Tennant Creek's role as a practical, essentials-first shopping destination rather than a retail destination in itself.
Getting around
The Stuart Highway is the town's lifeline, running straight through the centre and connecting Tennant Creek to Alice Springs to the south and Darwin to the north. Most local trips are made by car, and a private vehicle is close to essential given the distances involved in reaching other centres.
Tennant Creek also has its own airport, offering regular flights that provide a faster alternative to the long highway drives, which matters in a town where the nearest major hospitals and services are hundreds of kilometres away.
Schools & families
Families in Tennant Creek are well served locally by Tennant Creek Primary School and Tennant Creek High School, giving children a full run of schooling options without needing to leave town. This local access is a real drawcard for families weighing up the practicalities of remote living.
With a median age of 33, the town has a distinctly young profile, and the presence of both a primary and a high school reflects an established, ongoing family community rather than a purely transient mining workforce.
The property market
Tennant Creek's property market is notably affordable, with a median house price of $245,000 and modest recent growth of 1.0%. Current listings skew heavily towards established houses, which make up 88% of stock, with land parcels accounting for the remaining 12% for those wanting to build.
This pricing puts home ownership within reach in a way that is increasingly rare elsewhere in Australia, and it tends to attract buyers motivated by affordability and lifestyle rather than short-term capital growth. The market moves slowly and steadily, in keeping with a small, stable regional population rather than the swings seen in larger capital city markets.
Market snapshot
Tennant Creek property market
Median sale price
$245k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$100k
Median
$245k
Premium
$345k
Days on market
180
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
21
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -1.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Tennant Creek by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Tennant Creek, NT 0860.
Population
3,080
residents (2021)
Median age
33
years
Household income
$1,677
median, per week
Median rent
$180
per week
Median mortgage
$1,114
per month
Mortgage / income
15%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Tennant Creek
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Tennant Creek
$270k
3 Boag Court
Sold ~July 2026
$275k
5 Eldorado Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
$1.04m
1-6/27 Blain Street
Sold ~June 2026
$225k
22 Turner Street
Sold ~June 2026
$269k
14 Ambrose Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Tennant Creek suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Tennant Creek?
The median house price in Tennant Creek, NT is $245k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 1.0%.
Is Tennant Creek a good place to live?
Tennant Creek is a town in the Northern Territory of Australia. Tennant Creek is an established residential suburb in NT, with a population of around 3,080 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Tennant Creek?
Tennant Creek has a population of 3,080 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 33.
What schools are in Tennant Creek?
There are 2 schools in or near Tennant Creek, including Tennant Creek Primary School and Tennant Creek High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Tennant Creek?
Properties in Tennant Creek take around 180 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Tennant Creek?
Entry-level properties in Tennant Creek start around $100k, while premium homes reach $345k.
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Properties in Tennant Creek
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Commercial Investment
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