Rapid Creek at a glance
Median house
$800,000
Median unit
$408,000
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
3,261
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Rapid Creek.
The postcode for Rapid Creek is 0810 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
The median house price in Rapid Creek is $800,000.
Rapid Creek (0810) sits in the Darwin region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $800,000, well above the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Rapid Creek has roughly 3,261 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rapid Creek scores 4/100 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, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rapid Creek's population at 3,261, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (42% own, 55% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,261
Median age
35
Family households
61%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $800,000 on a typical sale, well above the the Northern Territory median. Units come in around $408,000, roughly 49% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $160,000. 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
$800,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $408,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
42%
Renter occupied
55%
At a deeper level
$800,000
$408,000
3,261
Median age: 35
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.24% (median rent $345/wk against a $800,000 price tag). Units yield 4.46% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 55% 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 20242.24%
Based on $800,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.46%
Based on $408,000 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 202642%
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rapid Creek.
Local schools for Rapid Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Millner Primary School
Nightcliff High School
Nightcliff 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 Rapid Creek.
- What is the median house price in Rapid Creek?
- The median house price in Rapid Creek, NT 0810 is $800,000. The median unit price is $408,000.
- What is the Rapid Creek postcode?
- Rapid Creek is in the 0810 postcode, in NT, in the City of Darwin region.
- Where is Rapid Creek?
- Rapid Creek 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 Rapid Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Rapid Creek?
- There are 20 schools serving Rapid Creek on this page, including The Essington School, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Millner Primary School.
- How walkable is Rapid Creek?
- Rapid Creek has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rapid Creek?
- Rapid Creek is close to Millner, Alawa, Brinkin, Nightcliff, Jingili.
- What is the population of Rapid Creek?
- The population of Rapid Creek is approximately 3,261 (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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