Fannie Bay at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
2,875
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Fannie Bay.
The postcode for Fannie Bay is 0820 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Fannie Bay (0820) sits in the Unincorporated NT region of the Northern Territory.
Fannie Bay has roughly 2,875 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Fannie Bay scores 14/100 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, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fannie Bay's population at 2,875, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (46% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,875
Median age
39
Family households
63%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
46%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
2,875
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
14
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Fannie Bay.
Local schools for Fannie Bay
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Government School Catchment
Parap Primary School
Darwin Middle School
Darwin High 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 Fannie Bay.
- What is the Fannie Bay postcode?
- Fannie Bay is in the 0820 postcode, in NT, in the Unincorporated NT region.
- Where is Fannie Bay?
- Fannie Bay 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 Fannie Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Fannie Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Fannie Bay on this page, including SEDA College NT, Parap Primary School, Darwin Middle School.
- How walkable is Fannie Bay?
- Fannie Bay has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Fannie Bay?
- Fannie Bay is close to Parap, Woolner, Ludmilla, East Point, Bagot.
- What is the population of Fannie Bay?
- The population of Fannie Bay is approximately 2,875 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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