Darwin City vs Zuccoli
The verdict
Darwin City rates higher for liveability (82 vs 60). Darwin City is closer to the coast (520 m vs 2.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Zuccoli rates higher (85 vs 70/100 in Darwin City).
Scores
| Darwin City | Zuccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 47 |
| Transport | 50 | 31 |
| Education | 69 | 50 |
| Liveability | 82 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darwin City | Zuccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,149 | 4,131 |
| Median age | 33 | 28 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,151 | $2,682 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.4% | 35.4% |
| Born in Australia | 42.9% | 61.1% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 3 |
Growth: Darwin City High Growth · Zuccoli High Growth
Property
| Darwin City | Zuccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Zuccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 322 | 266 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,105 | 799 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 4,252 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darwin City | Zuccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darwin City · Zuccoli
Transport
| Darwin City | Zuccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 13 | 67 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Darwin City | Zuccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 43 | 2 |
| Parks | 18 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 520 m | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 260 m | 18.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 670 m | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.4 km | 21.9 km |
Population & growth
| Darwin City | Zuccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,149 | 4,131 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,110 | 5,503 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,839 | 7,013 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.20% | 7.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darwin City or Zuccoli?
Zuccoli has the higher residential safety score (Darwin City 70/100 vs Zuccoli 85/100).
Which has better schools, Darwin City or Zuccoli?
Darwin City has a higher average school ICSEA (Darwin City 1056 vs Zuccoli 1001; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darwin City or Zuccoli?
Darwin City has the higher transport score (Darwin City 50/100 vs Zuccoli 31/100).
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