Nightcliff, NT 0810
City of DarwinGreater DarwinAll suburbs in postcode 0810
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Median house price
$965,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Nightcliff itself.
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Nightcliff at a glance
- Median unit
- $351,000
- Population
- 3,884
- Median age 34
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Nightcliff
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Nightcliff, houses changed hands at $965,000 in 2024, well above the the Northern Territory median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Nightcliff itself. 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.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $345/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $350/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Nightcliff
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.
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 (hot), winter mornings around 19°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,740 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, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Nightcliff
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 24/100
- 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 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.
- Family households
- 61%
- Lone person
- 31%
- Owner occupied
- 44%
- Renter occupied
- 54%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 1.86%
- On the $965,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 5.19%
- On the $351,000 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
- 1,740 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 33.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 18.8°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 Nightcliff
- What is the median house price in Nightcliff?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Nightcliff, NT 0810 is $965,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Nightcliff itself. The median unit price is $351,000.
- How much is my house worth in Nightcliff?
- A useful starting point is the Nightcliff median house price of $965,000 (units $351,000). 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 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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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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