Marrara at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
1,323
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Marrara.
The postcode for Marrara is 0812 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Marrara (0812) sits in the Darwin region of the Northern Territory.
Marrara has roughly 1,323 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Marrara scores 6/100 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, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Marrara's population at 1,323, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,323
Median age
45
Family households
65%
Lone person
30%
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
1,323
Median age: 45
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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.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Marrara.
Local schools for Marrara
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Government School Catchment
Moil Primary School
Jingili Primary School
Casuarina Senior College
© 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 Marrara.
- What is the Marrara postcode?
- Marrara is in the 0812 postcode, in NT, in the City of Darwin region.
- Where is Marrara?
- Marrara 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 Marrara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Marrara?
- There are 20 schools serving Marrara on this page, including Moil Primary School, Jingili Primary School, Casuarina Senior College.
- How walkable is Marrara?
- Marrara has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Marrara?
- Marrara is close to Moil, Anula, Jingili, Northlakes, Wagaman.
- What is the population of Marrara?
- The population of Marrara is approximately 1,323 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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