Casuarina, NT 0810 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Casuarina is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0810, home to 406 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Darwin local government area and roughly 9 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$460 /wk
Population406
Median age27
Area0.42 km²
To CBD9 km
LGADarwin

Demographics

Population
406
Median age
27 years
Median household income
$2,750 /week
Median personal income
$618 /week
Median family income
$2,457 /week
Average household size
3.0
Persons per bedroom
1.3
Local government area
Darwin
Statistical region (SA4)
Darwin
Federal electorate
Solomon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$460 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,660
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Primary · Catholic
  • Henbury School Special · Government
  • Mimik-Ga Centre Special · Government
  • Wanguri Primary School Primary · Government
  • Nakara Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 21 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 88 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Trower Rd after Linton St bus · 98 m
  • 9 Scaturchio St bus · 184 m
  • Angelo St at Casuarina Pool bus · 216 m
  • Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace bus · 224 m
  • Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus bus · 241 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 15 cafés
  • 57 restaurants
  • 6 pubs and bars
  • 184 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 4 libraries
  • 6 supermarkets
  • 56 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Oct (33.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (30.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1737 mm
  • Reference station: Darwin Airport, 5.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Building serves 61.9% of the 420 resolvable premises in Casuarina. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 38.1%
  • Fibre to the Building: 61.9%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 8,489 across the Darwin reporting region in the year to Feb 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,796 violent offences, 2,644 theft, 2,145 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Darwin reporting region — the Northern Territory publishes counts at the regional level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Casuarina?

Casuarina (NT 0810) had 406 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 27. It sits within the Darwin local government area.

What is the median rent in Casuarina?

The median advertised rent in Casuarina is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Casuarina?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Casuarina covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (0.3 km), Henbury School (0.5 km), Mimik-Ga Centre (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Casuarina?

Casuarina is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (61.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Casuarina?

Across the surrounding area, 8,489 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (2,796), theft (2,644), property damage (2,145). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Casuarina?

In Casuarina, mean daily temperatures range from 23.3°C to 32.1°C and annual rainfall is 1,737 mm measured at the Darwin Airport weather station (5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Casuarina?

88 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Casuarina centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 21 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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