Coconut Grove, NT 0810

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Median house price

$645,000

ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024

An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Coconut Grove itself.

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Coconut Grove at a glance

Median unit
$355,000
Population
2,892
Median age 35

Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Coconut Grove

Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Coconut Grove, houses changed hands at $645,000 in 2024, above the the Northern Territory median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Coconut Grove itself. Units come in around $355,000, roughly 45% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $129,000. Prices sit above the the Northern Territory median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Weekly rent (house)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk

Rental data as of April 2026

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What to know about Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove (0810) sits in the Darwin region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $645,000, above the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.

Coconut Grove has roughly 2,892 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Coconut Grove scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 (hot), winter mornings around 19°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,740 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Coconut Grove

Schools serving Coconut Grove: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Millner Primary School

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Nightcliff Primary School

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Nightcliff High School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
28/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
100/100

Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Coconut Grove's population at 2,892, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (36% own, 61% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Family households
56%
Lone person
38%
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
61%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.78% (median rent $345/wk against a $645,000 price tag). Units yield 4.39% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 61% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
2.78%
On the $645,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
4.39%
On the $355,000 median

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

1,365 offences recorded in 2026 across the Darwin LGA

NT Police publishes these figures only for the whole Darwin, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

Top offence categories
Theft450 (33.0%)
Assault364 (26.7%)
Property damage offences359 (26.3%)
061 Burglary - dwelling66 (4.8%)
Harm or endanger persons51 (3.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,740 mm
Hottest month, avg max
33.9°C
Coldest month, avg min
18.8°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Coconut Grove

What is the median house price in Coconut Grove?
The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Coconut Grove, NT 0810 is $645,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Coconut Grove itself. The median unit price is $355,000.
How much is my house worth in Coconut Grove?
A useful starting point is the Coconut Grove median house price of $645,000 (units $355,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
What is the Coconut Grove postcode?
Coconut Grove is in the 0810 postcode, in NT, in the City of Darwin region.
Where is Coconut Grove?
Coconut Grove is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0810. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the City of Darwin region.
What is the average rent in Coconut Grove?
The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $300.
What schools are in Coconut Grove?
There are 20 schools serving Coconut Grove on this page, including Millner Primary School, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Nightcliff Primary School.
How walkable is Coconut Grove?
Coconut Grove has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Coconut Grove?
Coconut Grove is close to Bagot, Millner, Ludmilla, Nightcliff, Rapid Creek.
What is the population of Coconut Grove?
The population of Coconut Grove is approximately 2,892 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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