Moil at a glance
Median house
$550,000
Median unit
$326,160
Population
2,000
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Moil.
The postcode for Moil is 0810 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
The median house price in Moil is $550,000.
Moil (0810) sits in the Darwin region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $550,000, in line with the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Moil has roughly 2,000 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moil's population at 2,000, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,000
Median age
37
Family households
77%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $550,000 on a typical sale, in line with the the Northern Territory median. Units come in around $326,160, roughly 41% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $110,000. 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
$550,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $326,160.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$550,000
$326,160
2,000
Median age: 37
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.26% (median rent $345/wk against a $550,000 price tag). Units yield 4.94% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% 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 20243.26%
Based on $550,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.94%
Based on $326,160 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 202664%
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Moil.
Local schools for Moil
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 Moil.
- What is the median house price in Moil?
- The median house price in Moil, NT 0810 is $550,000. The median unit price is $326,160.
- What is the Moil postcode?
- Moil is in the 0810 postcode, in NT, in the City of Darwin region.
- Where is Moil?
- Moil 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 Moil?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Moil?
- There are 20 schools serving Moil on this page, including Moil Primary School, Jingili Primary School, Casuarina Senior College.
- What suburbs are near Moil?
- Moil is close to Jingili, Wagaman, Marrara, Alawa, Anula.
- What is the population of Moil?
- The population of Moil is approximately 2,000 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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