Girraween, NT 0836 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Girraween is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0836, home to 1,668 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Litchfield local government area and roughly 28 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$420 /wk
Population1,668
Median age41
Area23.6 km²
To CBD28 km
LGALitchfield

Demographics

Population
1,668
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$2,992 /week
Median personal income
$1,256 /week
Median family income
$3,071 /week
Average household size
3.1
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Litchfield
Statistical region (SA4)
Darwin
Federal electorate
Lingiari
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$420 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Rent share of household income
14%

Schools

  • Girraween Primary School Primary · Government
  • Sattler Christian College Primary · Government
  • Bees Creek Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
  • Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Girraween Rd before Rogers Rd bus · 153 m
  • Girraween Rd after Shewring Rd bus · 889 m
  • Girraween Rd before McMinns Rd bus · 1379 m

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2.5 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

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, 25.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 64.8% of the 437 resolvable premises in Girraween. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 64.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 35.2%

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: 220 across the Humpty Doo (NT Balance) statistical area in the year to Feb 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 74 violent offences, 70 theft, 36 property damage.

Figures cover the Humpty Doo 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 Girraween?

Girraween (NT 0836) had 1,668 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Litchfield local government area.

What is the median rent in Girraween?

The median advertised rent in Girraween is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Girraween?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Girraween covering government sectors. Nearest include: Girraween Primary School (1.2 km), Sattler Christian College (4.5 km), Bees Creek Primary School (4.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Girraween?

Girraween is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (64.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Girraween?

Across the surrounding area, 220 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (74), theft (70), property damage (36). 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 Girraween?

In Girraween, 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 (25.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Girraween?

3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Girraween centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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