Wagaman
NT 0810 · Darwin
2,023 (2021) → 2,031 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wagaman is a moderate growth suburb in Darwin, NT 0810, about 10km from Darwin CBD. Recent property sales in Wagaman are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 48/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Wagaman has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 0810 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Philippines (7.41%), Greece (4.65%), Nepal (4.3%), India (4.15%), China (2.42%)
Top languages: Greek (9.84%), Nepali (4.99%), Tagalog (4.4%), Mandarin (3.56%), Filipino (2.17%)
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 950 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wagaman Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 944
Nearby (within 10km)
- Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1035
- Casuarina Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 949
- Alawa Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1011
- Moil Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 970
- Wanguri Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 987
- Wulagi Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 890
- Nemarluk SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 929
- Jingili Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 997
- Nakara Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1051
- Anula Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1006
- Henbury SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 894
- Dripstone Middle SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 994
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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 · 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 Wagaman
Is Wagaman safe?
Wagaman has a residential safety score of 69/100, 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 Wagaman from Darwin CBD?
Wagaman is about 10.2 km from Darwin CBD, an estimated 42 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wagaman?
Wagaman has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 944 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wagaman?
Wagaman has a transport score of 48/100 and 6 bus stops.