Karama, NT 0812
City of DarwinGreater DarwinAll suburbs in postcode 0812
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Median house price
$435,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Karama itself.
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Karama at a glance
- Median unit
- $235,000
- Population
- 4,803
- Median age 35
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Karama
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Karama, houses changed hands at $435,000 in 2024, below the the Northern Territory median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Karama itself. Units come in around $235,000, roughly 46% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $87,000. Prices are below the the Northern Territory median, which keeps Karama on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $360/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $293/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Karama
Karama (0812) sits in the Darwin region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $435,000, below the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Karama has roughly 4,803 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.
What it’s like to live here
Karama 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 (hot), winter mornings around 19°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,793 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, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Karama
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 14/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Karama's population at 4,803, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 74%
- Lone person
- 22%
- Owner occupied
- 59%
- Renter occupied
- 38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.30% (median rent $360/wk against a $435,000 price tag). Units yield 6.48% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% 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
- 4.30%
- On the $435,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 6.48%
- On the $235,000 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
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,793 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 33.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 18.7°C
Rainfall by month
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 Karama
- What is the median house price in Karama?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Karama, NT 0812 is $435,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Karama itself. The median unit price is $235,000.
- How much is my house worth in Karama?
- A useful starting point is the Karama median house price of $435,000 (units $235,000). 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 Karama postcode?
- Karama is in the 0812 postcode, in NT, in the City of Darwin region.
- Where is Karama?
- Karama is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0812. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the City of Darwin region.
- What is the average rent in Karama?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $293.
- What schools are in Karama?
- There are 20 schools serving Karama on this page, including Manunda Terrace Primary School, Karama Primary School, NT Christian College.
- How walkable is Karama?
- Karama has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Karama?
- Karama is close to Holmes, Malak, Northlakes, Sanderson, Anula.
- What is the population of Karama?
- The population of Karama is approximately 4,803 (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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