Charles Darwin at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
19.9k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Charles Darwin.
The postcode for Charles Darwin is 0820 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Charles Darwin (0820) sits in the Unincorporated NT region of the Northern Territory.
Charles Darwin has roughly 19,920 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Charles Darwin scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 19°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1705mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Darwin Airport station, 4.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 6 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Charles Darwin's population at 19,920, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
19,920
Median age
35
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19,920
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Charles Darwin.
Local schools for Charles Darwin
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Government School Catchment
Ludmilla Primary School
Stuart Park Primary School
Parap 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 Charles Darwin.
- What is the Charles Darwin postcode?
- Charles Darwin is in the 0820 postcode, in NT, in the Unincorporated NT region.
- Where is Charles Darwin?
- Charles Darwin is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0820. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the Unincorporated NT region.
- What is the average rent in Charles Darwin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Charles Darwin?
- There are 20 schools serving Charles Darwin on this page, including Ludmilla Primary School, Stuart Park Primary School, Parap Primary School.
- How walkable is Charles Darwin?
- Charles Darwin has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Charles Darwin?
- Charles Darwin is close to Charles Darwin, Winnellie, Winnellie, Eaton, Raaf Base Darwin.
- What is the population of Charles Darwin?
- The population of Charles Darwin is approximately 19,920 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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