Leanyer
NT 0812 · Darwin
4,597 (2021) → 4,817 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Leanyer is a moderate growth suburb in Darwin, NT 0812, about 12km from Darwin CBD. Recent property sales in Leanyer are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 45/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Leanyer has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 0812 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Philippines (4.52%), India (2.98%), England (2.44%), Greece (1.78%), New Zealand (1.63%)
Top languages: Greek (6.05%), Tagalog (2.33%), Cantonese (1.78%), Mandarin (1.65%), Malayalam (1.57%)
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
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 952 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Leanyer Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1024
- Good Shepherd Lutheran College - St Andrews CampusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wulagi Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 890
- Wanguri Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 987
- Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1035
- Sanderson Middle SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 863
- Wagaman Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 944
- Henbury SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 894
- Dripstone Middle SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 994
- Anula Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1006
- Malak Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 770
- Casuarina Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 949
- Nakara Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1051
- O'Loughlin Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1025
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for NT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Leanyer
Is Leanyer safe?
Leanyer 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 Leanyer from Darwin CBD?
Leanyer is about 11.5 km from Darwin CBD, an estimated 47 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Leanyer?
Leanyer has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1024 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Leanyer?
Leanyer has a transport score of 45/100 and 18 bus stops.