The Gardens at a glance
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
726
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about The Gardens.
The postcode for The Gardens is 0820 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
The Gardens (0820) sits in the Unincorporated NT region of the Northern Territory.
The Gardens has roughly 726 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.
The Gardens scores 44/100 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 The Gardens's population at 726, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (35% own, 62% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
726
Median age
36
Family households
55%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$388/wk
Owner occupied
35%
Renter occupied
62%
At a deeper level
726
Median age: 36
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Getting around
Walkability.
44
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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 The Gardens.
Local schools for The Gardens
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Government School Catchment
Northern Territory School of Distance Education
Darwin High School
Darwin Middle 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 The Gardens.
- What is the The Gardens postcode?
- The Gardens is in the 0820 postcode, in NT, in the Unincorporated NT region.
- Where is The Gardens?
- The Gardens 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 The Gardens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $388.
- What schools are in The Gardens?
- There are 20 schools serving The Gardens on this page, including St John's Catholic College, Northern Territory School of Distance Education, Darwin High School.
- How walkable is The Gardens?
- The Gardens has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near The Gardens?
- The Gardens is close to Stuart Park, Darwin Mc, Cullen Bay, Woolner, Larrakeyah.
- What is the population of The Gardens?
- The population of The Gardens is approximately 726 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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