Tiwi, NT 0810
City of DarwinGreater DarwinAll suburbs in postcode 0810
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Median house price
$500,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Tiwi itself.
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Tiwi at a glance
- Median unit
- $390,000
- Population
- 2,511
- Median age 40
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Tiwi
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Tiwi, houses changed hands at $500,000 in 2024, in line with the the Northern Territory median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Tiwi itself. Units come in around $390,000, roughly 22% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $100,000. Prices are in line with the the Northern Territory median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $345/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $375/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Tiwi
Tiwi (0810) sits in the Darwin region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $500,000, in line with the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Tiwi has roughly 2,511 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Tiwi scores 6/100 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 (hot), winter mornings around 19°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,719 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Tiwi
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 6/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Tiwi's population at 2,511, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 68%
- Lone person
- 28%
- Owner occupied
- 59%
- Renter occupied
- 35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.59% (median rent $345/wk against a $500,000 price tag). Units yield 5.00% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 35% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.59%
- On the $500,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 5.00%
- On the $390,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
1,365 offences recorded in 2026 across the Darwin LGA
NT Police publishes these figures only for the whole Darwin, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,719 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 34.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 18.7°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Tiwi
- What is the median house price in Tiwi?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Tiwi, NT 0810 is $500,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Tiwi itself. The median unit price is $390,000.
- How much is my house worth in Tiwi?
- A useful starting point is the Tiwi median house price of $500,000 (units $390,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Tiwi postcode?
- Tiwi is in the 0810 postcode, in NT, in the City of Darwin region.
- Where is Tiwi?
- Tiwi 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 Tiwi?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Tiwi?
- There are 20 schools serving Tiwi on this page, including Dripstone Secondary College, Henbury School, Nakara Primary School.
- How walkable is Tiwi?
- Tiwi has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tiwi?
- Tiwi is close to Nakara, Lyons, Casuarina, Wanguri, Brinkin.
- What is the population of Tiwi?
- The population of Tiwi is approximately 2,511 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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