Ludmilla
NT 0820 · Darwin
1,667 (2021) → 1,706 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ludmilla is a high growth suburb in Darwin, NT 0820, about 5km from Darwin CBD. Recent property sales in Ludmilla are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 44/100, and is right by the coast. Ludmilla has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Philippines (3.96%), England (2.88%), New Zealand (1.98%), India (1.8%), Nepal (0.84%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (8.16%), Tagalog (2.88%), Filipino (1.08%), Greek (1.02%), Nepali (0.9%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 981 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ludmilla Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 884
Nearby (within 10km)
- SEDA College NTSecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 966
- Parap Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1071
- Millner Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 842
- Stuart Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1062
- Darwin Middle SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1063
- Darwin High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1054
- Northern Territory School of Distance EducationSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 823
- St John's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 950
- St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1069
- The Essington School - Senior CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.7km
- SEDA College NT - Tennis NT campusSecondary · Independent · 3.7km
- Nightcliff Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1058
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ludmilla
Is Ludmilla safe?
Ludmilla has a residential safety score of 71/100, 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 Ludmilla from Darwin CBD?
Ludmilla is about 5.4 km from Darwin CBD, an estimated 28 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ludmilla?
Ludmilla has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 884 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ludmilla?
Ludmilla has a transport score of 44/100 and 10 bus stops.