Karama
NT 0812 · Darwin
4,803 (2021) → 4,714 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Karama is a moderate growth suburb in Darwin, NT 0812, about 10km from Darwin CBD. Recent property sales in Karama are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 52/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Karama has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Philippines (6.66%), Indonesia (2.04%), Greece (1.85%), India (1.75%), England (1.54%)
Top languages: Greek (4.98%), Tagalog (3.23%), Australian Indigenous Languages (2.58%), Filipino (2.54%), Indonesian (2.5%)
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.
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 928 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- O'Loughlin Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1017
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 967
- Manunda Terrace Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 796
- Karama Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 776
Nearby (within 10km)
- NT Christian CollegeSecondary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 966
- Marrara Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 995
- Top End School of Flexible LearningSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 801
- Malak Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 817
- Milkwood Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1079
- Australian International Islamic College DarwinPrimary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1097
- Sanderson Middle SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 851
- Anula Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1009
- Wulagi Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 895
- SEDA College NT - St Mary's Club campusSecondary · Independent · 3.1km
- SEDA College NT - Terriory Rugby League Stadium campusSecondary · Independent · 3.2km
- Leanyer Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1010
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
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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 Karama
Is Karama safe?
Karama 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 Karama from Darwin CBD?
Karama is about 10.4 km from Darwin CBD, an estimated 43 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Karama?
Karama has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 889 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Karama?
Karama has a transport score of 52/100 and 22 bus stops.