Nightcliff at a glance
Median house
$965,000
Median unit
$351,000
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
3,884
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Nightcliff.
The postcode for Nightcliff is 0810 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
The median house price in Nightcliff is $965,000.
Nightcliff (0810) sits in the Darwin region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $965,000, well above the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Nightcliff has roughly 3,884 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Nightcliff scores 24/100 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, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nightcliff's population at 3,884, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (44% own, 54% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,884
Median age
34
Family households
61%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $965,000 on a typical sale, well above the the Northern Territory median. Units come in around $351,000, roughly 64% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $193,000. Prices sit well above the the Northern Territory median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$965,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $351,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
54%
At a deeper level
$965,000
$351,000
3,884
Median age: 34
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.86% (median rent $345/wk against a $965,000 price tag). Units yield 5.19% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 54% 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 20241.86%
Based on $965,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.19%
Based on $351,000 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 202644%
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.
24
0
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 Nightcliff.
Local schools for Nightcliff
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Nightcliff Primary School
Nightcliff High School
Millner Primary 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 Nightcliff.
- What is the median house price in Nightcliff?
- The median house price in Nightcliff, NT 0810 is $965,000. The median unit price is $351,000.
- What is the Nightcliff postcode?
- Nightcliff is in the 0810 postcode, in NT, in the City of Darwin region.
- Where is Nightcliff?
- Nightcliff 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 Nightcliff?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Nightcliff?
- There are 20 schools serving Nightcliff on this page, including Nightcliff Primary School, Nightcliff High School, The Essington School.
- How walkable is Nightcliff?
- Nightcliff has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Nightcliff?
- Nightcliff is close to Rapid Creek, Millner, Coconut Grove, Brinkin, Alawa.
- What is the population of Nightcliff?
- The population of Nightcliff is approximately 3,884 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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