SuburbCheck

Wulagi

NT 0812 · Darwin

2,510 (2021)2,614 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

62
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,510
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
70
Safety score
50
Transport score

Wulagi is a moderate growth suburb in Darwin, NT 0812, about 10km from Darwin CBD. Recent property sales in Wulagi are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 50/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Wulagi has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.

10.4 km
To Darwin CBD
3.8 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

2,510
Population
36
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,331
vs NSW median+26.0%
Bachelor degree or higher33.1%
Born in Australia67.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse755 / 4 / 10

Top countries of birth: Philippines (3.11%), England (2.15%), India (1.47%), Indonesia (1.35%), New Zealand (1.35%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.91%), Indonesian (1.55%), Greek (1.2%), Tagalog (1.16%), Vietnamese (1.04%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

70
Residential

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:

8
Break & enter dwelling319/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
Motor vehicle theftNot reported
28
Domestic assault1,116/100k
3
Robbery120/100k
22
Non-domestic assault876/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 183 (all categories, latest year)7,307 per 100,000 residents2-yr

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

16

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

24
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 946 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Wulagi Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 895

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Sanderson Middle SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 851
  • Anula Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1009
  • Leanyer Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1010
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran College - St Andrews CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.1km
  • Wagaman Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 957
  • Malak Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 817
  • Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1041
  • Wanguri Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 999
  • Moil Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 983
  • Top End School of Flexible LearningSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 801
  • SEDA College NT - Terriory Rugby League Stadium campusSecondary · Independent · 1.7km
  • Casuarina Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 945

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

50
11Bus
CBD commute (est.)43 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

32.0°C
Summer max
30.5°C
Winter max
1,700mm
Rainfall/yr
8.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

60 in suburbSupermarkets
130 in suburbCafes/Rest.
448 in suburbParks
213 in suburbPlaygrounds
1,451272 in suburbPools
90 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
40 in suburbGPs
80 in suburbPharmacies
70 in suburbChildcare
30 in suburbLibraries
99Sports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachCasuarina Nudist Beach (4.2 km)
Nearest hospitalRoyal Darwin Hospital (3.4 km)
Nearest vet920 m
Nearest airportDarwin (4.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

85

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

9
Gyms
9
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
99
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

89

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

44
Parks
0
Nature reserves
25
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

65

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

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

67

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
1.20
Per 1,000 residents

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

71

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.20

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.02%
Projected population 20412,854
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Wulagi

Is Wulagi safe?

Wulagi 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 Wulagi from Darwin CBD?

Wulagi is about 10.4 km from Darwin CBD, an estimated 43 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Wulagi?

Wulagi has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 895 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Wulagi?

Wulagi has a transport score of 50/100 and 11 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.