City of Darwin
Brinkin
Brinkin at a glance
Median house
$453,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$326,160
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,117
Median age 34
About
Welcome to Brinkin.
Brinkin is a suburb in Northern Territory.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$453,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $326,160.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
$453,000
Sales data pending
$326,160
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
1,117
Median age: 34
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20213.96%
Based on $453,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20215.74%
Based on $326,160 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,117
Median age
34
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
NT Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Darwin, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
1,365
total offences in 2026 across the Darwin LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brinkin.
Local schools for Brinkin
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Nakara Primary School
Nemarluk School
Alawa Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1705 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.3°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
19.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Darwin Airport (4 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Brinkin.
- What is the median house price in Brinkin?
- The median house price in Brinkin, NT 0810 is $453,000. The median unit price is $326,160. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Brinkin postcode?
- Brinkin is in the 0810 postcode, in NT, in the City of Darwin region.
- What is the average rent in Brinkin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Brinkin?
- There are 20 schools serving Brinkin on this page, including Nakara Primary School, Nemarluk School, Alawa Primary School.
- How walkable is Brinkin?
- Brinkin has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Brinkin?
- Brinkin is close to Nakara, Alawa, Rapid Creek, Tiwi, Casuarina.
- What is the population of Brinkin?
- Brinkin has approximately 1,117 residents. The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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