Fannie Bay, NT 0820 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Fannie Bay is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0820, home to 2,875 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Unincorporated NT local government area and roughly 5 km from the Darwin CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,875
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,213 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,322 /week
- Median family income
- $2,829 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Darwin
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Darwin
- Federal electorate
- Solomon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $390 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- SEDA College NT
- Parap Primary School
- Darwin High School
- Northern Territory School of Distance Education
- Darwin Languages Centre
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 31 bus stops
- Ross Smith Ave before Christie St
- 84 Ross Smith Ave
- Philip St before Hinkler Cres
- opp 6 Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay
- Dick Ward Dve after Allen St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 11 cafés
- 15 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 87 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 49 playgrounds
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, 2.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 95.3% of the 1,522 resolvable premises in Fannie Bay. 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: 95.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.7%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fannie Bay?
Fannie Bay (NT 0820) had 2,875 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Darwin local government area.
What is the median rent in Fannie Bay?
The median advertised rent in Fannie Bay is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Fannie Bay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Fannie Bay covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: SEDA College NT (0.2 km), Parap Primary School (0.8 km), Darwin High School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Fannie Bay?
Fannie Bay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (95.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Fannie Bay?
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 Fannie Bay?
In Fannie Bay, 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 (2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Fannie Bay?
31 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Fannie Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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.
Additional sources for this profile:
- NT Department of Education school directory (snapshot)
- Bureau of Meteorology - climate statistics for Darwin Airport
- NT Department of Logistics and Infrastructure — Darwin bus GTFS
- Northern Territory Crime Statistics — Department of the Attorney-General and Justice
- NBN upgrade map (Luke Prior)
- NBN Co — Check your address