Moving to the Territory means you get to enjoy a better life full of opportunities.
A few reasons to relocate to the Territory:
- Cost of living in the Northern Territory is lower than the national average.
- Savings in transport - shorter commutes to work
- Short commute times means you can have more time to spend with family and friends.
- Free transfer of interstate driver licence.
Housing
There are a few factors to consider when it comes to housing in the Territory. These factors can impact a person’s cost of living. For example:
- Choosing to buy or rent a property
- Your suburb and location
- Proximity to work, school and shops
- Travel method e.g. driving, cycling, public transport etc.
Homeowner incentives
The NT Government offers homeowner incentives to support new homeowners to enter the housing market including the following:
- House and Land Package Exemption, providing a stamp duty exemption for eligible home buyers who acquire a house and land package on newly developed land.
- First homeowner grants to buy or build a new home.
- Home Build access loans to support homeownership through access to low-deposit home loan options.
Utilities
The NT Government offers subsidies for the cost of electricity, water and sewerage services for households and small businesses.
Savings support
The NT Government offer a variety of rebates and programs you might be eligible for in the following areas:
There are many opportunities for you to save or receive a rebate. You can find out what you are eligible for by checking the savings finder website.
Transport
We have a variety of transport options to suit your needs. There’s public transport available, which allows you to travel on Territory buses. There are also taxi and rideshare services available. If you drive a car, you need to factor in licence, registration, and other service costs.
Events
Territorians love events. We have so many to choose from depending on your interests. Some are even free.
There are plenty of events to suit your budget.
Cost of Living calculator
Like any location, costs can vary depending on your location and lifestyle choices.
If you'd like to better understand the cost of living in Darwin, you can look at this cost of living calculator.
If you are relocating to Alice Springs, there's a handy cost of living calculator you can look over.
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