Coolalinga, NT 0835 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Coolalinga is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0835, home to 510 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Litchfield local government area and roughly 22 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$340 /wk
Population510
Median age31
Area1.1 km²
To CBD22 km
LGALitchfield

Demographics

Population
510
Median age
31 years
Median household income
$1,426 /week
Median personal income
$943 /week
Median family income
$1,713 /week
Average household size
1.9
Persons per bedroom
1.0
Local government area
Litchfield
Statistical region (SA4)
Darwin
Federal electorate
Lingiari
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$340 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,772
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Bees Creek Primary School Primary · Government
  • Sattler Christian College Primary · Government
  • Howard Springs Primary School Primary · Government
  • Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School Primary · Catholic
  • Zuccoli Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 10 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • 420 Stuart Hwy, Coolalinga bus · 325 m
  • Coolalinga Central after Fairweather Cres bus · 332 m
  • Coolalinga Park & Ride bus · 652 m
  • 95 Virginia Road bus · 1213 m
  • Virginia Rd after Irwin Rd bus · 1243 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 11 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 2 supermarkets

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, 20.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 96.4% of the 304 resolvable premises in Coolalinga. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 96.4%
  • Fixed Wireless: 3.6%

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: 246 across the Virginia (NT Balance) statistical area in the year to Feb 2026 (down 6% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 130 theft, 52 violent offences, 39 property damage.

Figures cover the Virginia statistical area within “NT Balance” — the Northern Territory publishes rural counts at the SA2 level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Coolalinga?

Coolalinga (NT 0835) had 510 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Litchfield local government area.

What is the median rent in Coolalinga?

The median advertised rent in Coolalinga is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Coolalinga?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Coolalinga covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Bees Creek Primary School (2.3 km), Sattler Christian College (2.5 km), Howard Springs Primary School (3.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Coolalinga?

Coolalinga is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (96.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Coolalinga?

Across the surrounding area, 246 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (130), violent (52), property damage (39). 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 Coolalinga?

In Coolalinga, 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 (20 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Coolalinga?

10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coolalinga centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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