Moving to Fannie Bay NT 0820
What the official numbers say about living in Fannie Bay — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $390 a week, against a median household income of $2,213 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Fannie Bay grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,514 → 2,875 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Nepali, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Fannie Bay sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Darwin Bus Interchange, 4.6 km south.
Nearest ferry wharf: Darwin, 3.6 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Darwin International Airport, 3.6 km east.
The Darwin CBD is roughly 4 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 11 schools · 21 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 47 parks · 7 beaches — see them all on the Fannie Bay profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Parap Primary 950 m · Darwin Middle School 1.6 km · Ludmilla Primary 1.9 km · Darwin Languages Centre 1.9 km · Stuart Park Primary School 2 km · Larrakeyah Primary School 3.8 km · St Mary's Primary School 3.9 km · First Aid Pro 4.1 km
Groceries: Fannie Bay Supermarket 150 m · Winnellie Supermarket 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Aviators Park 100 m · Ken Waters Memorial Park 200 m · Allen Park 250 m · Hinkler Park 300 m · Fannie Bay Cliffs 350 m · Smith Park 350 m · Kurringal Park 350 m · Fannie Bay Foreshore 350 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Fannie Bay, most often seen first: Bar-shouldered Dove · White-gaped Honeyeater · Masked Lapwing · Brown Honeyeater · Magpie-lark · Orange-footed Scrubfowl.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Fannie Bay, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fannie Bay here | 2,875 | — | 10/10 | 35% |
| Parap | 2,819 | — | 9/10 | 23% |
| Ludmilla | 1,667 | — | 5/10 | 41% |
| Woolner | 962 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Bayview | 1,702 | — | 10/10 | 16% |
| Stuart Park | 4,101 | — | 10/10 | 22% |
| The Gardens | 726 | — | 9/10 | 53% |
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 0820 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Fannie Bay profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $390 a week.
The population grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,514 people to 2,875. It sits about 4 km from the Darwin CBD in a straight line. Local government is Darwin council, and the federal seat is Solomon.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Fannie Bay vs Parap · Fannie Bay vs Ludmilla.
Nearby guides: Parap · Ludmilla · Woolner · Bayview · Stuart Park · The Gardens.
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