Nightcliff, NT 0810 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Nightcliff is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0810, home to 3,884 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Darwin local government area and roughly 9 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population3,884
Median age34
Area1.5 km²
To CBD9 km
LGADarwin

Demographics

Population
3,884
Median age
34 years
Median household income
$2,051 /week
Median personal income
$1,203 /week
Median family income
$2,430 /week
Average household size
2.4
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
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,972
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Nightcliff Primary School Primary · Government
  • Nightcliff High School Secondary · Government
  • The Essington School Primary · Independent
  • St Paul's Catholic Primary School Primary · Catholic
  • Millner Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 39 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Bougainvilia St after Bauhinia St bus · 93 m
  • 27 Bougainvilia Street bus · 163 m
  • 38 Bougainvilia Street bus · 255 m
  • 47 Bougainvilia Street bus · 262 m
  • 18 Pandanus St bus · 352 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 8 cafés
  • 10 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 54 parks and reserves
  • 12 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 12 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, 5.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 97.3% of the 2,273 resolvable premises in Nightcliff. 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: 97.3%
  • Fibre to the Building: 2.7%

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 Nightcliff?

Nightcliff (NT 0810) had 3,884 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Darwin local government area.

What is the median rent in Nightcliff?

The median advertised rent in Nightcliff is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Nightcliff?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Nightcliff covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Nightcliff Primary School (0.3 km), Nightcliff High School (0.6 km), The Essington School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Nightcliff?

Nightcliff is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (97.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Nightcliff?

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 Nightcliff?

In Nightcliff, 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 (5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Nightcliff?

39 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Nightcliff centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 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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