Alawa
NT 0810 · Darwin
2,078 (2021) → 2,184 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Alawa is a moderate growth suburb in Darwin, NT 0810, about 10km from Darwin CBD. Recent property sales in Alawa are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 45/100, and is right by the coast. Alawa has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Philippines (4.48%), India (3.51%), Nepal (2.94%), Greece (2.55%), China (2.21%)
Top languages: Greek (4.14%), Nepali (3.71%), Mandarin (2.98%), Tagalog (2.94%), Vietnamese (1.92%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
NTdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: NT Police (regional) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 976 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Alawa Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 993
- Nemarluk SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 932
Nearby (within 10km)
- Casuarina Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 945
- Jingili Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1009
- Moil Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 983
- Nakara Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1053
- Wagaman Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 957
- Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1041
- St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1069
- Dripstone Middle SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 969
- Wanguri Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 999
- Henbury SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 889
- The Essington School - Senior CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Millner Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 842
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for NT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Alawa
Is Alawa safe?
Alawa has a residential safety score of 69/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,307 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Alawa from Darwin CBD?
Alawa is about 9.8 km from Darwin CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Alawa?
Alawa has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 963 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Alawa?
Alawa has a transport score of 45/100 and 8 bus stops.