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Darwin City

NT

Darwin 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

ABS · 2021

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%)

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