Malak
NT 0812 · Darwin
3,013 (2021) → 3,066 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Malak is a moderate growth suburb in Darwin, NT 0812, about 10km from Darwin CBD. Recent property sales in Malak are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 45/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Malak has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Philippines (5.48%), Indonesia (1.92%), England (1.69%), India (1.53%), New Zealand (1.29%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (3.35%), Tagalog (2.66%), Indonesian (2.02%), Greek (1.73%), Filipino (1.73%)
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 931 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sanderson Middle SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 851
- Malak Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 817
- Top End School of Flexible LearningSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 801
Nearby (within 10km)
- O'Loughlin Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 1017
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 967
- Anula Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1009
- Karama Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 776
- Wulagi Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 895
- SEDA College NT - St Mary's Club campusSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- SEDA College NT - Terriory Rugby League Stadium campusSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- Leanyer Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1010
- Manunda Terrace Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 796
- NT Christian CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 966
- Good Shepherd Lutheran College - St Andrews CampusPrimary · Independent · 2.2km
- Marrara Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 995
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
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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 Malak
Is Malak safe?
Malak 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 Malak from Darwin CBD?
Malak is about 10.1 km from Darwin CBD, an estimated 42 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Malak?
Malak has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 823 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Malak?
Malak has a transport score of 45/100 and 11 bus stops.