Leanyer at a glance
Median house
$597,500
Median unit
$330,000
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
4,597
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Leanyer.
The postcode for Leanyer is 0812 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
The median house price in Leanyer is $597,500.
Leanyer (0812) sits in the Darwin region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $597,500, in line with the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Leanyer has roughly 4,597 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Leanyer scores 8/100 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 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Leanyer's population at 4,597, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,597
Median age
37
Family households
74%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $597,500 on a typical sale, in line with the the Northern Territory median. Units come in around $330,000, roughly 45% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $120,000. Prices are in line with the the Northern Territory median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$597,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $330,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$597,500
$330,000
4,597
Median age: 37
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.13% (median rent $360/wk against a $597,500 price tag). Units yield 6.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.13%
Based on $597,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.30%
Based on $330,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202665%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
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.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Leanyer.
Local schools for Leanyer
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wulagi Primary School
Leanyer Primary School
Sanderson 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 Leanyer.
- What is the median house price in Leanyer?
- The median house price in Leanyer, NT 0812 is $597,500. The median unit price is $330,000.
- What is the Leanyer postcode?
- Leanyer is in the 0812 postcode, in NT, in the City of Darwin region.
- Where is Leanyer?
- Leanyer 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 Leanyer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Leanyer?
- There are 20 schools serving Leanyer on this page, including Wulagi Primary School, Leanyer Primary School, Sanderson High School.
- How walkable is Leanyer?
- Leanyer has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Leanyer?
- Leanyer is close to Woodleigh Gardens, Wulagi, Sanderson, Wanguri, Wagaman.
- What is the population of Leanyer?
- The population of Leanyer is approximately 4,597 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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