Located in Northern Territory, Adelaide River sits 120 km from Darwin CBD, around 1 hour 40 minutes by car. The locality has 317 residents, a median age of 52, and a median household income of $51,584 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality fell 10.2% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $200 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,333. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 317. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataAdelaide River's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $500,000, roughly 57% below where it sat a year earlier. That said, only eight sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$500,000
Based on only 8 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 5 sales $300K
Crime in the Alligator area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Adelaide River alone. NT Police publish by town and district, not by suburb, and recent months can take several months to settle.
| Type | Count | Per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| All offences | 279 | 56.9 |
| Assault | 118 | 24.1 |
| Domestic violence assault | 83 | 16.9 |
| Sexual offences | 6 | 1.2 |
| House burglary | 9 | 1.8 |
| Commercial burglary | 9 | 1.8 |
| Theft | 65 | 13.2 |
| Property damage | 52 | 10.6 |
| Robbery and extortion | 1 | 0.2 |
| Endangering people | 19 | 3.9 |
Rates use the Alligator area’s 4,906 residents. The latest month is preliminary and may be revised.
Schools
One school serves Adelaide River, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 50 students in one school (avg 50)
Combined
Walkability
Adelaide River is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Adelaide River.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 47
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Coomalie: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Adelaide River is home to 317 residents, with a median age of 52 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $52,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.7%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
317
Median Age
52
Median Household Income
$51,584/yr
Census Median Rent
$200/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,333/mo
Avg Household Size
2.2
Median Personal Income
$30,316/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Unoccupied Dwellings
18.3%
Total Dwellings
109
Owner-Occupier Rate
70.2%
Houses
81.7%
Rental Stress
20.2%
Mortgage Stress
31.0%
Work From Home
10.1%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
0 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 11 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 28 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 65.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 75.1%
- Employment Rate
- 38.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 19.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,132 a year through Coomalie based on 2026 figures.
Setting
- Elevation
- 54 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 0846, 0 of 293 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.0% (0 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 0846, 59 rooftop-solar systems totalling 0.4 MW have been installed since 2001, against 136 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 2 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$50,000 for new homes.
Administered as the HomeGrown Territory Grant. Established-home buyers may also be eligible for the separate BuildBonus Grant.
Mortgage repayments
Stamp duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Territory Revenue Office
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Marion Scrymgour Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marion Scrymgour | 58.1% | 41.9% | +6.5 |
| 2022 | Marion Scrymgour | 51.0% | 49.0% | +4.5 |
| 2019 | Warren Snowdon | 55.5% | 44.5% | +2.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Dheran Young Labor
Next state election: 26 August 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dheran Young ALP | 52.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Northern Territory Electoral Commission.
Looking at a specific address in Adelaide River?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 317 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Adelaide River
Is Adelaide River a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Adelaide River.
What is the population of Adelaide River?
Adelaide River, NT had a population of 317 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Adelaide River, NT?
The postcode for Adelaide River, NT is 0846.
How far is Adelaide River from Darwin?
Adelaide River is 120 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 98 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Adelaide River?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Adelaide River was $51,584 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Adelaide River?
There are too few current rental listings in Adelaide River for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $200, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Adelaide River?
The median age of residents in Adelaide River was 52 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Adelaide River?
There is 1 school inside the Adelaide River boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Adelaide River?
First-home buyers in NT may be eligible for $50,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by Territory Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Adelaide River belong to?
Adelaide River sits within the Coomalie local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Adelaide River?
The average residential rates bill through Coomalie is $1,132 a year (2026). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
Which federal electorate is Adelaide River in?
Adelaide River sits within the federal Division of Lingiari, currently held by Marion Scrymgour (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2026–27
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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