Raaf Base Darwin at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
19.9k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Raaf Base Darwin.
The postcode for Raaf Base Darwin is 0820 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Raaf Base Darwin (0820) sits in the Unincorporated NT region of the Northern Territory.
Raaf Base Darwin has roughly 19,920 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Raaf Base Darwin scores 28/100 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 Raaf Base Darwin's population at 19,920, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
19,920
Median age
35
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19,920
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
28
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Raaf Base Darwin.
Local schools for Raaf Base Darwin
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ludmilla Primary School
Parap Primary School
Stuart Park 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 Raaf Base Darwin.
- What is the Raaf Base Darwin postcode?
- Raaf Base Darwin is in the 0820 postcode, in NT, in the Unincorporated NT region.
- Where is Raaf Base Darwin?
- Raaf Base Darwin 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 Raaf Base Darwin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Raaf Base Darwin?
- There are 20 schools serving Raaf Base Darwin on this page, including Ludmilla Primary School, Parap Primary School, Stuart Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Raaf Base Darwin?
- Raaf Base Darwin has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Raaf Base Darwin?
- Raaf Base Darwin is close to Eaton, The Narrows, Winnellie, Winnellie, Bayview.
- What is the population of Raaf Base Darwin?
- The population of Raaf Base Darwin is approximately 19,920 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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