Tennant Creek, NT 0860 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Tennant Creek is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0860, home to 3,080 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Barkly local government area and roughly 874 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$180 /wk
Population3,080
Median age33
Area42.1 km²
To CBD874 km
LGABarkly

Demographics

Population
3,080
Median age
33 years
Median household income
$1,677 /week
Median personal income
$671 /week
Median family income
$1,433 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
1.0
Local government area
Barkly
Statistical region (SA4)
Northern Territory - Outback
Federal electorate
Lingiari
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$180 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,114
Rent share of household income
11%

Schools

  • Tennant Creek Primary School Primary · Government
  • Tennant Creek High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 6 restaurants
  • 7 pubs and bars
  • 12 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 2.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 98.5% of the 1,491 resolvable premises in Tennant Creek. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 1.3%
  • Fibre to the Node: 98.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,392 across the Tennant Creek reporting region in the year to Feb 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 567 violent offences, 408 property damage, 199 theft.

Figures cover the whole Tennant Creek reporting region — the Northern Territory publishes counts at the regional level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Tennant Creek?

Tennant Creek (NT 0860) had 3,080 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Barkly local government area.

What is the median rent in Tennant Creek?

The median advertised rent in Tennant Creek is $180/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Tennant Creek?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Tennant Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tennant Creek Primary School (0.2 km), Tennant Creek High School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Tennant Creek?

Tennant Creek is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (98.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Tennant Creek?

Across the surrounding area, 1,392 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (567), property damage (408), theft (199). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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