Wulagi at a glance
Median house
$532,500
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
2,510
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Wulagi.
The postcode for Wulagi is 0812 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
The median house price in Wulagi is $532,500.
Wulagi (0812) sits in the Darwin region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $532,500, in line with the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Wulagi has roughly 2,510 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Wulagi scores 18/100 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, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wulagi's population at 2,510, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,510
Median age
36
Family households
82%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $532,500 on a typical sale, in line with the the Northern Territory median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 41% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $107,000. Prices are in line with the the Northern Territory median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$532,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$425/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$532,500
$316,800
2,510
Median age: 36
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.52% (median rent $360/wk against a $532,500 price tag). Units yield 6.98% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.52%
Based on $532,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.98%
Based on $316,800 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 202670%
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.
18
0
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 Wulagi.
Local schools for Wulagi
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Government School Catchment
Wulagi Primary School
Sanderson High School
Anula 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 Wulagi.
- What is the median house price in Wulagi?
- The median house price in Wulagi, NT 0812 is $532,500. The median unit price is $316,800.
- What is the Wulagi postcode?
- Wulagi is in the 0812 postcode, in NT, in the City of Darwin region.
- Where is Wulagi?
- Wulagi is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0812. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the City of Darwin region.
- What is the average rent in Wulagi?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $425.
- What schools are in Wulagi?
- There are 20 schools serving Wulagi on this page, including Wulagi Primary School, Sanderson High School, Anula Primary School.
- How walkable is Wulagi?
- Wulagi has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wulagi?
- Wulagi is close to Sanderson, Leanyer, Woodleigh Gardens, Wagaman, Anula.
- What is the population of Wulagi?
- The population of Wulagi is approximately 2,510 (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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