Wanguri at a glance
Median house
$627,500
Median unit
$326,160
Population
1,836
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Wanguri.
The postcode for Wanguri is 0810 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
The median house price in Wanguri is $627,500.
Wanguri (0810) sits in the Darwin region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $627,500, above the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Wanguri has roughly 1,836 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wanguri's population at 1,836, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,836
Median age
39
Family households
78%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $627,500 on a typical sale, above the the Northern Territory median. Units come in around $326,160, roughly 48% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $126,000. Prices sit 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
$627,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $326,160.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$627,500
$326,160
1,836
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.86% (median rent $345/wk against a $627,500 price tag). Units yield 6.54% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% 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 20242.86%
Based on $627,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.54%
Based on $326,160 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 202666%
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wanguri.
Local schools for Wanguri
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wanguri Primary School
Henbury School
Wagaman 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 Wanguri.
- What is the median house price in Wanguri?
- The median house price in Wanguri, NT 0810 is $627,500. The median unit price is $326,160.
- What is the Wanguri postcode?
- Wanguri is in the 0810 postcode, in NT, in the City of Darwin region.
- Where is Wanguri?
- Wanguri 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 Wanguri?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Wanguri?
- There are 20 schools serving Wanguri on this page, including Wanguri Primary School, Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School, Henbury School.
- What suburbs are near Wanguri?
- Wanguri is close to Casuarina, Nakara, Wagaman, Tiwi, Leanyer.
- What is the population of Wanguri?
- The population of Wanguri is approximately 1,836 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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