Jabiru, NT 0886 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Jabiru is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0886, home to 755 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the West Arnhem local government area and roughly 201 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$65 /wk
Population755
Median age34
Area13.5 km²
To CBD201 km
LGAWest Arnhem

Demographics

Population
755
Median age
34 years
Median household income
$2,090 /week
Median personal income
$1,268 /week
Median family income
$2,329 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
1.0
Local government area
West Arnhem
Statistical region (SA4)
Northern Territory - Outback
Federal electorate
Lingiari
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$65 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,400
Rent share of household income
3%

Schools

  • Jabiru Area School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 4 restaurants
  • 10 parks and reserves
  • 1 gym
  • 1 library
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 1 playground

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

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 97.8% of the 557 resolvable premises in Jabiru. 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: 97.8%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 1.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%

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: 595 across the West Arnhem (NT Balance) statistical area in the year to Feb 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 308 violent offences, 130 property damage, 91 break-ins.

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

Other suburbs in West Arnhem

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Jabiru?

Jabiru (NT 0886) had 755 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the West Arnhem local government area.

What is the median rent in Jabiru?

The median advertised rent in Jabiru is $65/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Jabiru?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Jabiru covering government sectors. Nearest include: Jabiru Area School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Jabiru?

Jabiru is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (97.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Jabiru?

Across the surrounding area, 595 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (308), property damage (130), break-ins (91). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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