Parap at a glance
Median house
$945,000
Median unit
$365,000
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
2,819
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Parap.
The postcode for Parap is 0820 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
The median house price in Parap is $945,000.
Parap (0820) sits in the Unincorporated NT region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $945,000, well above the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Parap has roughly 2,819 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Parap scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 10 government primary, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parap's population at 2,819, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (36% own, 61% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,819
Median age
36
Family households
60%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $945,000 on a typical sale, well above the the Northern Territory median. Units come in around $365,000, roughly 61% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $189,000. 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
$945,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $365,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$415/wk
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
61%
At a deeper level
$945,000
$365,000
2,819
Median age: 36
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.20% (median rent $400/wk against a $945,000 price tag). Units yield 5.91% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 61% 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 20242.20%
Based on $945,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.91%
Based on $365,000 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 202636%
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.
Getting around
Walkability.
32
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 Parap.
Local schools for Parap
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Government School Catchment
Parap Primary School
Stuart Park Primary School
Ludmilla 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 Parap.
- What is the median house price in Parap?
- The median house price in Parap, NT 0820 is $945,000. The median unit price is $365,000.
- What is the Parap postcode?
- Parap is in the 0820 postcode, in NT, in the Unincorporated NT region.
- Where is Parap?
- Parap is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0820. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the Unincorporated NT region.
- What is the average rent in Parap?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $415.
- What schools are in Parap?
- There are 20 schools serving Parap on this page, including Parap Primary School, Stuart Park Primary School, Ludmilla Primary School.
- How walkable is Parap?
- Parap has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Parap?
- Parap is close to Woolner, Fannie Bay, The Narrows, Bayview, Stuart Park.
- What is the population of Parap?
- The population of Parap is approximately 2,819 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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