Moil
NT 0810 · Darwin
2,000 (2021) → 2,083 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Moil is a moderate growth suburb in Darwin, NT 0810, about 9km from Darwin CBD. Recent property sales in Moil are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 57/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Moil has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Philippines (5.3%), Greece (3.2%), England (2.7%), India (2%), New Zealand (1.9%)
Top languages: Greek (7.05%), Tagalog (2.4%), Filipino (2.2%), Vietnamese (1.65%), Indonesian (1.6%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 960 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Moil Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 983
- Casuarina Senior CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 945
Nearby (within 10km)
- Jingili Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1009
- Alawa Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 993
- Wagaman Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 957
- Nemarluk SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 932
- SEDA College NT - Terriory Rugby League Stadium campusSecondary · Independent · 1.1km
- SEDA College NT - Tennis NT campusSecondary · Independent · 1.2km
- Anula Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1009
- SEDA College NT - St Mary's Club campusSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
- Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1041
- Wulagi Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 895
- Sanderson Middle SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 851
- Wanguri Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 999
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
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Moil
Is Moil safe?
Moil has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 Moil from Darwin CBD?
Moil is about 9.2 km from Darwin CBD, an estimated 40 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Moil?
Moil has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 964 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Moil?
Moil has a transport score of 57/100 and 14 bus stops.