Darwin City
NT 0800 · Darwin
7,149 (2021) → 8,110 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Darwin City is a high growth suburb in Darwin, NT 0800, about 0km from Darwin CBD. Recent property sales in Darwin City are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 50/100, and is right by the coast. Darwin City has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 0800 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Nepal (7.05%), China (3.76%), England (3.76%), India (3.69%), Philippines (2.59%)
Top languages: Nepali (7.04%), Mandarin (5.25%), Vietnamese (1.8%), Sinhal (1.66%), Hindi (1.34%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
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.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1076
Nearby (within 10km)
- Larrakeyah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1086
- SEDA College NT - Waratah Club campusSecondary · Independent · 2km
- Stuart Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1054
- St John's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 957
- Northern Territory School of Distance EducationSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 837
- Darwin Middle SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1065
- Darwin High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1050
- Parap Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1066
- SEDA College NTSecondary · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 980
- Ludmilla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 905
- SEDA College NT - Tennis NT campusSecondary · Independent · 8km
- Millner Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 911
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Darwin City
Is Darwin City safe?
Darwin City has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 Darwin City from Darwin CBD?
Darwin City is about 260 m from Darwin CBD, an estimated 13 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Darwin City?
Darwin City has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1076 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Darwin City?
Darwin City has a transport score of 50/100 and 11 bus stops.