Karama, NT 0812 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Karama is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0812, home to 4,803 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Darwin local government area and roughly 10 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$293 /wk
Population4,803
Median age35
Area2.1 km²
To CBD10 km
LGADarwin

Demographics

Population
4,803
Median age
35 years
Median household income
$1,783 /week
Median personal income
$838 /week
Median family income
$2,021 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
1.0
Local government area
Darwin
Statistical region (SA4)
Darwin
Federal electorate
Solomon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$293 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Karama Primary School Primary · Government
  • Manunda Terrace Primary School Primary · Government
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary School Primary · Catholic
  • O'Loughlin Catholic College Secondary · Catholic
  • NT Christian College Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 27 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 46 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • 46 Koolinda Crescent bus · 45 m
  • 20 Karama Crescent bus · 204 m
  • Kalymnos Dr at Karama Shops bus · 292 m
  • Kalymnos Drive opp Karama Shops bus · 309 m
  • opp 26 Livistona Road bus · 311 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 7 restaurants
  • 48 parks and reserves
  • 1 library
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 15 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, 3.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 99.0% of the 1,884 resolvable premises in Karama. 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: 99.0%
  • Fibre to the Building: 1.0%

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 Karama?

Karama (NT 0812) had 4,803 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Darwin local government area.

What is the median rent in Karama?

The median advertised rent in Karama is $293/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Karama?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Karama covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Karama Primary School (0.1 km), Manunda Terrace Primary School (0.6 km), Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Karama?

Karama is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Karama?

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 Karama?

In Karama, 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 (3.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Karama?

46 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Karama centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 27 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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