Moving to Darwin City NT 0800
What the official numbers say about living in Darwin City — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $450 a week, against a median personal income of $2,151 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Darwin City grew 57% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,545 → 7,149 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: Nepal, China, England; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Mandarin, Vietnamese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Darwin City sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (63% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Darwin, about 6.9 km away.
The Darwin CBD is roughly 0 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 5 schools · 57 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 28 parks · 5 beaches — see them all on the Darwin City profile.
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Darwin — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Solomon — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 0800 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Darwin City profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Darwin City?
The census median rent is $450 a week.
Is Darwin City growing?
Population went from 4,545 (2011) to 7,149 (2021) — up 57% over the decade.
How far is Darwin City from the city?
About 0 km straight-line from the Darwin CBD, with Darwin station roughly 6.9 km away.
Which council area is Darwin City in?
Darwin City falls under Darwin council and the federal electorate of Solomon.