Shoal Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
18.5k
Median age 23
The brief
What to know about Shoal Bay.
The postcode for Shoal Bay is 0830 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Shoal Bay (0830) sits in the Litchfield region of the Northern Territory.
Shoal Bay has roughly 18,501 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Shoal Bay scores 0/100 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Shoal Bay's population at 18,501, with a median age of 23. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
18,501
Median age
23
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$130/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
18,501
Median age: 23
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Shoal Bay.
Local schools for Shoal Bay
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Government School Catchment
Manunda Terrace Primary School
Karama Primary School
Durack Primary School
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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 Shoal Bay.
- What is the Shoal Bay postcode?
- Shoal Bay is in the 0830 postcode, in NT, in the Litchfield Council region.
- Where is Shoal Bay?
- Shoal Bay is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0830. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the Litchfield Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shoal Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $130.
- What schools are in Shoal Bay?
- There are 19 schools serving Shoal Bay on this page, including Manunda Terrace Primary School, Marrara Christian College, NT Christian College.
- How walkable is Shoal Bay?
- Shoal Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Shoal Bay?
- Shoal Bay is close to Mickett Creek, Pinelands, Holtze, Micket Creek, Holmes.
- What is the population of Shoal Bay?
- The population of Shoal Bay is approximately 18,501 (2021 Census). The median age is 23.
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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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