Marrara
NT 0812 · Darwin
1,323 (2021) → 1,346 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Marrara is a moderate growth suburb in Darwin, NT 0812, about 9km from Darwin CBD. Recent property sales in Marrara are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 45/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Marrara has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.63%), Philippines (2.34%), New Zealand (1.81%), India (1.59%), Indonesia (1.06%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (1.44%), Filipino (1.28%), Tagalog (1.28%), Sinhal (0.98%), Mandarin (0.91%)
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
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 929 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Marrara Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 995
- NT Christian CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 966
- SEDA College NT - Tennis NT campusSecondary · Independent
- SEDA College NT - St Mary's Club campusSecondary · Independent
- SEDA College NT - Terriory Rugby League Stadium campusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Anula Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1009
- Top End School of Flexible LearningSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 801
- Malak Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 817
- Sanderson Middle SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 851
- Moil Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 983
- Wulagi Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 895
- O'Loughlin Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1017
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 967
- Karama Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 776
- Casuarina Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 945
- Jingili Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1009
- Wagaman Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 957
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
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
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
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Marrara
Is Marrara safe?
Marrara 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 Marrara from Darwin CBD?
Marrara is about 8.7 km from Darwin CBD, an estimated 38 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Marrara?
Marrara has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 981 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Marrara?
Marrara has a transport score of 45/100 and 18 bus stops.