Home Insurance NT

The table below displays a range of home and contents insurance policies available from our Online Partners for Northern Territory residents. The results are sorted by Star Rating (highest to lowest), and then alphabetically by provider name.

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The initial results in the table above are sorted by Star Rating (High-Low) , then Provider Name (Alphabetical) . Additional filters may have been applied, which impact the results displayed in the table - filters can be applied or removed at any time.

About home insurance in the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory is a vast and sparsely populated territory, home to many iconic cultural sites like Uluṟu, Kings Canyon and Kakadu National Park. It’s also home to potentially severe weather events like flash flooding, storm surges and cyclones. If you’re a homeowner in the Northern Territory it’s therefore important to consider home insurance, including the type and level of coverage you need for your circumstances.

You can use the table at the top of this page to compare features of home insurance in the Northern Territory from our Online Partners. You can also change the filters to suit your requirements.

What type of home insurance can I get in the Northern Territory?

There are three main types of home insurance available to homeowners in the Northern Territory:

Home building insurance in NT

Sometimes simply referred to as home insurance, this type of cover offers protection for the cost of repairs or rebuilding the physical structure or structures that make up your home. Structures that may be covered under home building insurance can include garages, driveways and fencing, as well as fixtures such as built-in cupboards or a hot water heater.

Contents insurance in NT

Contents insurance is designed to protect you against theft, loss or damage to household items and personal belongings within your home. This can range from clothing, furniture and rugs through to appliances such as a fridge or washing machine.

Home and contents cover in NT

Homeowners in NT can choose to mix and match their cover by taking out separate home building insurance and contents cover with different insurance providers. However, many providers offer combined home and contents insurance policies, which can work out to be cheaper than buying two individual policies. Bear in mind that depending on your circumstances, you may not always require both home and contents insurance. For example, the Federal Government’s Moneysmart website notes that if you’re a renter or living in an apartment rather than a house, you may not need to take out home building insurance.

How much does home and contents insurance cost in the NT?

The cost of home insurance in the NT tends to be more expensive than many other states and territories in Australia. This is most likely due to the increased risk of natural disasters such as cyclones. Canstar Research has crunched the numbers for a variety of suburbs and home values across NT, and calculated the average cost for different policy types:

  • Home insurance: $3,866
  • Contents insurance: $581
  • Combined home and contents insurance: $4,114

These average premiums are based on home and contents insurance policies rated in Canstar’s Home and Contents Insurance Awards. When calculating these figures, we considered a range of addresses and building sum insured amounts, with premiums based on building sum insured amounts between $300,000 and $1,500,000, and contents sum insured for $50,000.

If you’re interested in taking out both home building and contents cover, as the average premiums above show, combining them into one policy may be one way to trim the cost. Taking out separate home and contents policies in the NT would mean paying a total annual premium of $4,447 on average. In contrast, Canstar’s data shows the cost of purchasing combined home and contents cover with the same insurance provider is around $333 less on average than buying separate policies.

How do you compare home and contents insurance for the NT?

If you live in the Northern Territory and are looking for a new policy or considering switching providers for a better deal, you can compare home and contents insurance policies from our Online Partners using the comparison table above. You can also change the filters to suit your requirements.

When comparing home insurance policies, some factors to consider include:

You may also want to consider Canstar’s Home and Contents Insurance Awards which recognise providers who offer outstanding value to Australian consumers.

How to save on home insurance in the NT

Insuring your home doesn’t always come cheap, but premiums can vary widely from one provider to another so shopping around and comparing a range of policies and providers can help you save. Discounts and deals on home insurance may also be available if you organise and pay for cover online, take out a combined home and contents insurance policy or through a no claims discount—which generally increases for each year you do not make a claim (up to a certain limit).

That said, the cost of home insurance shouldn’t be the only factor you consider. Just as premiums vary, so too can the level of cover. This makes it important to read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) from your insurance provider to understand what you’re covered for, how much cover you have, and any items that may be excluded.

It may also be possible to reduce the premiums on home insurance in the NT by making your home more secure. For example, some providers may give you a discount on premiums if you install window locks or other security devices such as a burglar alarm or home security system. Opting for a higher excess may also lower your premiums, but keep in mind that you’ll have to pay this higher excess if you need to make a claim.

Frequently Asked Questions about Home Insurance NT

Home and contents insurance provides financial protection to the policyholder against certain risks to their home and/or belongings. It generally covers events like fire, theft, storms, escape of liquid (i.e. a burst pipe) and impact damage (such as from a falling tree).

But as with any kind of insurance, it’s important to check your home and contents policy’s PDS and TMD, or contact your insurance provider directly, to find out exactly what you are and are not covered for.

It’s important to note that cover for flood damage does not necessarily come standard with all home and contents insurance policies, and it’s therefore important to establish what kind of flood damage you’re covered for, and whether it’s a standard inclusion or an optional extra.

A survey of home and contents insurance policies on Canstar’s database found that, for those with flood cover, damage caused by rainwater runoff tends to be a standard inclusion, but damage for other things such as flash flooding due to heavy rain may not be.

77% of policies surveyed cover flooding from a natural water course such as a creek or river, or flooding from the release of a dam, as standard, while around 23% require policyholders to take this cover out as an optional extra.

A fifth of policies surveyed covered flooding damage due to a storm surge, while none of the policies surveyed covered flooding due to rising seawater or tidal flooding.

In an area such as the Northern Territory, which may be prone to flooding, it may prove very helpful to check the details of your policy or contact your insurance provider directly to find out exactly what you are covered for in this event.

Bushfires are a natural part of the Northern Territory’s environment and landscape, according to the NT Government. This makes it important to consider the kind of bushfire cover a NT home insurance policy provides.

Home insurance policies typically offer a level of coverage for loss or damage caused by fires, such as bushfires and house fires. Some also offer cover for damage caused by heat, ash, smoke or soot, in the event your home or its contents are damaged but do not catch fire.

Check your policy documents carefully or contact your provider directly to get a clear understanding of what you’re covered for. This is important as some providers’ policies may differ in their definition of what actually constitutes fire damage.

It could, for example, be the case that an insurance provider might cover damage caused by the flames of a fire, but not damage caused by smoke or by water used to fight the fire.

Even after you take out a home and contents insurance policy, it’s important to remember that there are certain exclusions, and things that could see your claim knocked back. In Australia, some of the most common exclusions to be wary of are:

  • Leaving your home empty: Some insurance providers have a maximum period you can be away from home before your cover is voided, so it’s important to check exactly how long you can be away for with your insurance provider.
  • Failing to properly secure your home: Your claim could be rejected if you don’t take proper precautions to lock doors and windows in your home, or take safety measures like closing windows when a storm is coming.
  • Visitors staying at your house: Typically only people listed on your insurance certificate will be covered. So the belongings of guests and house-sitters will be excluded under standard contents insurance.
  • Existing damage: New policies may not cover pre-existing damage to your home or its contents.
  • Renovations: Most home and contents insurance policies will not provide cover for damage or loss related to repairs and renovations, so you may need a specialised policy for this. Alternatively it could be worth checking with your builder about the insurance they carry.
  • Stock for your home business: If you work from home, your business capital may not be covered under a standard home insurance policy. You may need separate business insurance.

It’s important to check the PDS of your chosen policy before taking it out, so you can be aware of what you are and aren’t covered for. You may also like to check the TMD for policies you are considering. If you would like to know more, Canstar has considered some of the most common home and contents insurance exclusions.

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About the authors

Nick Whiting, Content Producer

Nick Whiting
Nick is a Content Producer at Canstar, providing assistance to Canstar's Editorial Finance Team in its mission to empower consumers to take control of their finances. He has written hundreds of articles for Canstar across all key finance topics. Coming from a screenwriting background, Nick completed a Bachelor of Film, Television and New Media Production from Queensland University of Technology. Nick has also completed RG 146 (Tier 1), making him compliant to provide general advice for general insurance products like car, home, travel and health insurance, as well as giving him knowledge of investment options such as shares, derivatives, futures, managed investments, currencies and commodities. Nick’s role at Canstar allows him to combine his love of the written word with his interest in finance, having learned the art of share trading from his late grandfather. Nick strives to deliver clear and straightforward content that helps the everyday consumer navigating the world of finance. Nick is also working on a TV series in his spare time. You can connect with Nick on LinkedIn.

Joshua Sale, GM, Research

Joshua Sale
Joshua Sale is responsible for developing the methodology and delivering Canstar’s flagship Star Ratings, as part of Canstar’s Research Team. With tertiary qualifications in economics and finance, he enjoys helping Australians find more suitable financial products by transforming complex calculations into a consumer-friendly Star Rating that explains the values and benefits of different financial products. As one of Canstar’s company spokespeople, Joshua is confident participating in print, radio and broadcast journalism interviews. He has participated in interviews with the Australian Financial Review, news.com.au and Money Magazine, along with other leading media outlets, discussing topics such as home loan equity, banking incentive schemes, digital wallets and wider finance trends. You can follow Joshua on LinkedIn. Have a media enquiry, and interested in featuring Joshua as a financial expert and commentator? Contact Canstar’s Media Team today.

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The Home Insurance Star Ratings were awarded in November 2024 and data in the table is current as at that date, updated from time to time to reflect product changes notified to us by product issuers. The results don’t include every provider in the market and we may not compare all features relevant to you. You can find a description of the initial sort order below the table. You can use the sort buttons at the top of each column to re-order the display. Learn more about our Home Insurance Star Rating Methodology. The rating shown is only one factor to take into account when considering products.

The products and Star Ratings in the table might not match your exact inputs in the selector. Sometimes the methodology uses profiles with categories or bands (e.g. income, loan amount or monthly spend), but sometimes a single methodology, without any categories or bands, is applied. The results will show the products that most closely match your selection, based on our profiles. If you are unsure about any terms used in the comparison table please refer to the glossary.

What is a Target Market Determination?

A Target Market Determination (‘TMD’) is a document that explains which people particular financial products may be suitable for (the target market) and sets out any conditions around how financial products can be distributed to consumers.

Why do product issuers provide Target Market Determinations?

From 5 October 2021, TMDs are compulsory for most financial products.

Issuers and distributors of financial products must take reasonable steps that are likely to result in financial products reaching consumers in the target market defined by the product issuer.

We recommend that you consider the TMD before making a purchase decision. Contact the product issuer directly for a copy of the TMD.

The results don’t include every provider in the market and we may not compare all features relevant to you. You can find a description of the initial sort order below the table. You can use the sort buttons at the top of each column to re-order the display. Check current rates and product details with the product issuer. The results will show the products that most closely match the inputs in the selector above the table. If you are unsure about any terms used in the comparison table please refer to the glossary.  Any advice on this page is general and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this general financial advice is right for your personal circumstances. You may need financial advice from a qualified adviser. Canstar is not providing a recommendation for your individual circumstances. It’s important you check product information directly with the provider. Not all policies cover every part of a region. Your specific address may not be included in the policy’s coverage, even if other parts of the area are. For example, some insurers cover North Queensland but exclude Far North Queensland. Consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) before making a purchase decision. Contact the product issuer directly for a copy of the PDS and TMD. For more information, read our Detailed Disclosure

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