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Darwin City
NTDarwin City is a growing suburb in NT with 8,597 residents.
- SA2 code
- 701011002
- State
- NT
Population
8,597
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+12.9%
3yr: +11.3% · 10yr: +21.8%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$450/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$2,151/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Darwin City (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +11.3%5yr: +12.9%10yr: +21.8%Total: +301.7%
Population grew from 2,140 to 8,597 over 24 years, averaging 6.0% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 1.6%Almost entirely apartments (98%), rental-heavy (77.3% renting), built for families (43% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Apartments 98%
16 houses3 townhouses923 apartments
Tenure
Mortgage 15%
Renting 77%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
619 (21.5%)
2 bed
1,250 (43.5%)
3 bed
942 (32.8%)
4 bed
58 (2.0%)
5 bed
3 (0.1%)
6+ bed
3 (0.1%)