Ludmilla, NT 0820 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Ludmilla is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0820, home to 1,667 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Unincorporated NT local government area and roughly 5 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk
Population1,667
Median age35
Area3.9 km²
To CBD5 km
LGADarwin

Demographics

Population
1,667
Median age
35 years
Median household income
$2,056 /week
Median personal income
$924 /week
Median family income
$2,244 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Darwin
Statistical region (SA4)
Darwin
Federal electorate
Solomon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,058
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

  • Darwin Languages Centre Other · Government
  • School of Sport Education NT Combined · Government
  • Ludmilla Primary School Primary · Government
  • Parap Primary School Primary · Government
  • SEDA College NT Combined · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 41 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Bremmer St after Hudson Fysh Ave bus · 432 m
  • Hudson Fysh Ave before Douglas St bus · 528 m
  • opp 18 Nemarluk Dve bus · 541 m
  • Bagot Rd at Ludmilla School bus · 552 m
  • Bagot Rd opp Ludmilla Primary bus · 592 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 9 cafés
  • 12 restaurants
  • 8 pubs and bars
  • 92 parks and reserves
  • 6 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 39 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, 2.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 617 resolvable premises in Ludmilla. 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: 100.0%

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 Ludmilla?

Ludmilla (NT 0820) had 1,667 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 Ludmilla?

The median advertised rent in Ludmilla is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Ludmilla?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Ludmilla covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Darwin Languages Centre (0.4 km), School of Sport Education NT (0.4 km), Ludmilla Primary School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Ludmilla?

Ludmilla is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Ludmilla?

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 Ludmilla?

In Ludmilla, 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 Ludmilla?

41 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ludmilla centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 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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