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Darwin, Australia

Northern Territory · Australia

Darwin is a large city in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 139,902. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
139,902 Population 3,235/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
71.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Darwin Timezone
$65,058 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$222,600 home value, $1,113/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population139,902
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density3,235/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,058
Per Capita$65,058
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$222,600
Rent$1,113
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units55,961

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain71.9 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population139,902
Population Density3,235 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates-12.4611°, 130.8419°
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNorthern Territory
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation71.9 inches (1,826 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$65,058
Median Age37.5 years

About Darwin

Darwin is a large city in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 139,902. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.

Darwin has a population of 139,902 with a density of 3,235 people per square mile, spread across 15.7 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

139,902
Total Population
3,235
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below Australia avg
15.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Darwin vs Australia Average

The median household income in Darwin is $65,058, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,251, 13% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 105 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Income: Darwin vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$65,058
13% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$65,058
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)105

Business (County)

Restaurants43
Healthcare3
Retail5

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Darwin is $222,600, 21% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,113 (4% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 55,961 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$222,600
21% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,113
4% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units55,961

Property Tax

Climate in Darwin

Darwin has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.6°C), the coldest is Jul (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1845 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.6°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32° 470.0
Feb 28.4°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.7° 412.9
Mar 28.6°C / 83°F 24.9° / 32.3° 317.7
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 24.2° / 33° 106.3
May 27.3°C / 81°F 22.3° / 32.3° 21.2
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 20° / 31.1° 2.1
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 19.3° / 31.1° 1.0
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 19.8° / 31.9° 0.8
Sep 28°C / 82°F 22.9° / 33.1° 14.4
Oct 29.3°C / 85°F 24.8° / 33.8° 70.3
Nov 29.6°C / 85°F 25.4° / 33.7° 145.3
Dec 29.2°C / 85°F 25.5° / 33° 282.9
Darwin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Australia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area15.7 sq mi (40.6 km²)
Population Density3,235/sq mi
Coordinates-12.4611°N, 130.8419°W
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 18.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Nov 12, 1999.

Nov 12, 1999 36 km S of Bellamack, Australia M3.9 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Fina (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fina Category 3 48 km
2018 Marcus Category 1 282 km
2006 Monica Category 2 267 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 122 km
1999 Thelma Category 4 179 km
1992 Neville Category 4 152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 18.4 in Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 12.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 13.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Coldest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
October 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
November 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in Warmest
December 84°F (29°C) 10.8 in

Darwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in June to 85°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Darwin

Institution Type Founded Website
Casuarina Senior College College
Charles Darwin University University Visit →
Charles Darwin University - Waterfront University
Charles Darwin University Palmerston Campus University
Darwin High School College Visit →
Driver Secondary School College
Good Shepherd Lutheran College College
MacKillop Catholic College College Visit →
North Australian Research Unit University
Nungalinya College College Visit →
O'Loughlin Catholic College College Visit →
St John's College Chevalier Campus College
St John's College Hartzer Campus College Visit →

Schools in Darwin

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
First Aid Pro
St Mary's Primary School
St Mary's Primary School
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Radio Stations near Darwin

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Radio DARWIN AAC 94 kbps

Museums in Darwin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1934 Qantas Hangar
Australian Aviation Heritage Centre
Bombing of Darwin Harbour
Darwin Military Museum
Fannie Bay Gaol
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Tunnels
WWII Display

Libraries in Darwin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casuarina Public Library0.0
City of Palmerston Public Library0.0
Darwin Public Library0.0
Karama Library0.0
Marrara Toy Library0.0
Nightcliff Library0.0
Wagait Beach Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Darwin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
McMillans Road Vendor Area
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Palmerston Markets
Parap Market
Rapid Creek Market

Hotels in Darwin

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Point Poinciana Hotel
Courtyard
Darwin Central Hotel
Darwin City Hotel
Darwin Esplanade Central
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin
Hilton Darwin
Mantra on the Esplanade
Mantra Pantanas Darwin
Mash Suites
Novotel Darwin CBD
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
The Leea Resort Darwin
The Vibe

Restaurants in Darwin

25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alfonsino‘s
Char Restaurant
China Bar
CHOW!
City Pizza
Crustaceans
Curry14
Flavour-E-Azam
Go Sushi
Good Thanks
Hanuman Darwin
Hot Tamale
Ichi
Il Lido
Istanbul
Le Petit Chef
Little Miss Korea
Mayberry
Mellow Thai
Noodle House
Outback Jacks
Poke Ola
Tim's Surf and Turf
Treetops Restaurant
Wharf Precinct Food Court

Cafes in Darwin

14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aboriginal Bush Traders
Alberto's
Boost Juice
Bustard Town
Café Twenty One
Fruillati
Kurt's Cakes
Mad Snake
Moorish Cafe
Passengers Cafe
Pokelicious
The Coffee Club
The Coffee Club
The Rabbit Hole

Cinemas in Darwin

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deckchair Cinema

Theatres in Darwin

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AANT Centre
Brownsmart

Monuments in Darwin

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mémorial

Clinics in Darwin

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cavenagh Medical Centre
The Spot

Dentists in Darwin

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Smith St Dental

Bus Stations in Darwin

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Darwin Bus Interchange

Gas Stations in Darwin

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puma Fuel

Banks in Darwin

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Darwin

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Darwin Gallery
Mitchell Centre

Gyms in Darwin

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #13269970381
Yoga Territory

Stadiums & Teams in Darwin

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Darwin

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Darwin International Airport / RAAF DarwinDRWLarge Airport
Bathurst Island AirportBRTMedium Airport
Batchelor AirportSmall Airport
Bulgul AirportSmall Airport
Channel Point AirportSmall Airport
Coomalie Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Crab Claw Island Landing GroundSmall Airport
Delissaville AirportDLVSmall Airport
Dundee Beach AirportSmall Airport
Emkaytee (Unlic) AirportSmall Airport
Finniss River Landing GroundSmall Airport
Gerald Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
La Belle Downs AirstripSmall Airport
Lachlan E Purkis Memoral AirfieldSmall Airport
Middle Point Research Station AirstripSmall Airport
Palmer AirportSmall Airport
Pickertaramoor AirstripSmall Airport
Sandford AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Darwin

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Darwin GPO Plaza
Darwin Post Office

Treatment Centers in Darwin

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Territory Hands

Churches & Religious Organizations in Darwin

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church Cathedral
Darwin Uniting Church
Saint Nicholaus Church
St Mary's Cathedral

Explore Near Darwin

Shipwrecks
5
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Darwin

Around Darwin

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 10
Pharmacies 3
Restaurants 43
Cafes 23
Bars 15
Supermarkets 5
Banks 3
Museums 8
Hotels 13
Libraries 1
Parks 75
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Darwin

43 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (17)
  • • Bundilla Beach
  • • Casuarina Nudist Beach
  • • Cullen Beach
  • • East Point Beach
  • • Hingston Beach
  • + 12 more
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Stone Wall And Engine Room
🖼️ Galleries (2)
  • • Karen Brown Fine Art
  • • Readback Aboriginal Art Gallery
⛰️ Peaks (3)
  • • Blackmore Hill
  • • Kings Table
  • • Peak Hill
🏛️ Ruins (13)
  • • Channel Island Leprosarium
  • • East Point Gun Turret
  • • East Point Gun Turret
  • • East Point Gun Turret – Gun Emplacement 1
  • • East Point Gun Turret – Gun Emplacement 2
  • + 8 more
🌄 Viewpoints (7)
  • • Cycad Garden Lookout
  • • Dudley Point
  • • Frances Bay Development
  • • Mangrove Observation Lookout
  • • Nightcliff Jetty
  • + 2 more

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darwin

What is the population of Darwin?

Darwin has a population of 139,902 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3,235 people per square mile, spread across 15.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.

Is Darwin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,058, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $222,600 (21% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,113 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Darwin?

Darwin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 71.9 inches.

How is the job market in Darwin?

Darwin has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,251. There are 105 business establishments in the area, including 43 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Darwin?

The median home value in Darwin is $222,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,113. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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