Darwin City vs Gillen
The verdict
Darwin City rates higher for education (69 vs 37). Darwin City is closer to the coast (520 m vs 884.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Darwin City rates higher (70 vs 11/100 in Gillen).
Scores
| Darwin City | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 45 |
| Transport | 50 | 29 |
| Education | 69 | 37 |
| Liveability | 82 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darwin City | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,149 | 4,466 |
| Median age | 33 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,151 | $2,176 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.4% | 38.3% |
| Born in Australia | 42.9% | 64.7% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Darwin City High Growth · Gillen Moderate Growth
Property
| Darwin City | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Darwin City | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 11 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 322 | 1,590 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,105 | 2,463 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 13,727 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darwin City | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | 838 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darwin City · Gillen
Transport
| Darwin City | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 13 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Darwin City | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 36.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 20.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 280 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 43 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 520 m | 884.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 260 m | 1290.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 670 m | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.4 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Darwin City | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,149 | 4,466 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,110 | 4,748 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,839 | 5,045 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.20% | 1.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darwin City or Gillen?
Darwin City has the higher residential safety score (Darwin City 70/100 vs Gillen 11/100).
Which has better schools, Darwin City or Gillen?
Darwin City has a higher average school ICSEA (Darwin City 1056 vs Gillen 838; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darwin City or Gillen?
Darwin City has the higher transport score (Darwin City 50/100 vs Gillen 29/100).
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