Baines NT 0852
Baines sits 724 km from Darwin CBD in Northern Territory, around 7 hours 55 minutes by car. Census data records 239 residents with a median age of 26 and a median household income of $39,104 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality fell 4.0% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $74 per week. Baines is characterised by high coastal erosion risk. 2 schools sit 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 239. 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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Crime in the Victoria River area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Baines 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 | 301 | 95.6 |
| Assault | 127 | 40.4 |
| Domestic violence assault | 101 | 32.1 |
| Sexual offences | 11 | 3.5 |
| House burglary | 23 | 7.3 |
| Commercial burglary | 11 | 3.5 |
| Theft | 44 | 14.0 |
| Property damage | 56 | 17.8 |
| Robbery and extortion | 7 | 2.2 |
| Endangering people | 20 | 6.4 |
Rates use the Victoria River area’s 3,147 residents. The latest month is preliminary and may be revised.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 79.4 km
- Rate
- -7.28 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -114.5 m
- Certainty
- high angular variability
Data Quality
Schools
Two schools serve Baines, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 39 students across 2 schools (avg 20)
- • ICSEA 576-628, median 602 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Amanbidji School (22 students)
Combined
Walkability
Baines 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 Baines.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 75
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
Victoria Daly: 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
Baines is home to 239 residents, and skews young, with a median age of 26 against the national 38. Median household income runs at $39,000 a year, with unemployment at 24.5%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
239
Median Age
26
Median Household Income
$39,104/yr
Census Median Rent
$74/wk
Census Median Mortgage
—
Avg Household Size
3.2
Median Personal Income
$20,644/yr
Unemployment Rate
24.5%
Unoccupied Dwellings
47.1%
Total Dwellings
51
Owner-Occupier Rate
14.0%
Houses
84.3%
Rental Stress
9.8%
Mortgage Stress
—
Work From Home
23.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
30 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 3 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 37 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 89.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 55.2%
- Employment Rate
- 47.8%
- Completed Year 12
- 26.4%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,399 a year through Victoria Daly based on 2026 figures.
Building Approvals: Victoria Daly
In the year to May 2026, 4 new dwellings were approved across Victoria Daly. That mix is 2 houses and 2 units. Approvals are down 100.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Setting
- Elevation
- 227 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 0852, 0 of 1,417 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.6% (8 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 0852, 402 rooftop-solar systems totalling 5.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,690 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 21 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.
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 Chansey Paech Labor
Next state election: 26 August 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chansey Paech ALP | 65.8% |
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 Baines?
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 239 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 Baines
Is Baines a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Baines.
What is the population of Baines?
Baines, NT had a population of 239 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Baines, NT?
The postcode for Baines, NT is 0852.
How far is Baines from Darwin?
Baines is 724 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 477 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Baines?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Baines was $39,104 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 Baines?
There are too few current rental listings in Baines for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $74, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Baines?
The median age of residents in Baines was 26 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Baines?
There are 2 schools inside the Baines boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Baines?
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 Baines belong to?
Baines sits within the Victoria Daly local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Baines?
The average residential rates bill through Victoria Daly is $1,399 a year (2026). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Baines?
Across Victoria Daly, 4 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to May 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 100.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Baines in?
Baines sits within the federal Division of Lingiari, currently held by Marion Scrymgour (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2026–27
- Building approvals · May 2026
- 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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