Bynoe is a rural locality in Northern Territory, 106 km from Darwin CBD, around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Population is 98; the median age is 59 and the median household income is $53,092 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality grew 2.1% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $353 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,142. Bynoe is characterised by high coastal erosion risk. 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 98. 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 dataThe median house sale price in Bynoe sits at $418,000, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only six sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$417,500
Based on only 6 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 44 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Bynoe are currently listed at around $405,000 on average. Based on 4 houses listed in the past six months.
$405K
4 houses listed in the last 6 months.
4 of the suburb's 50 dwellings (8.0%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Crime in the Alligator area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Bynoe 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.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Rate
- -0.39 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -17.0 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Walkability
Bynoe 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 Bynoe.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 35
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
Unincorporated NT: 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
Bynoe is home to 98 residents, with a median age of 59 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $53,000 a year, with unemployment at 10.5%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
98
Median Age
59
Median Household Income
$53,092/yr
Census Median Rent
$353/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,142/mo
Avg Household Size
1.7
Median Personal Income
$34,788/yr
Unemployment Rate
10.5%
Unoccupied Dwellings
36.0%
Total Dwellings
50
Owner-Occupier Rate
83.3%
Houses
66.0%
Rental Stress
34.6%
Mortgage Stress
25.8%
Work From Home
13.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 63.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 84.7%
- Employment Rate
- 38.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 28.6%
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
Building Approvals: Unincorporated NT
In the year to August 2026, 89 new dwellings were approved across Unincorporated NT. That mix is 78 houses and 11 units. Approvals are down 66.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Darwin Airport, 49.8 kmHigh rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 16 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 2.9 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,836 mm
- 98 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 32.5°C
- 27 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 19.8°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
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 0822, 9 of 6,890 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.7% (119 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 0822, 1,382 rooftop-solar systems totalling 17.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 5,409 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 77 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
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 822.
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 Bynoe?
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 98 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 Bynoe
Is Bynoe a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Bynoe.
What is the population of Bynoe?
Bynoe, NT had a population of 98 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Bynoe, NT?
The postcode for Bynoe, NT is 0822.
How far is Bynoe from Darwin?
Bynoe is 106 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 81 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Bynoe?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Bynoe was $53,092 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 Bynoe?
There are too few current rental listings in Bynoe for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $353, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Bynoe?
The median age of residents in Bynoe was 59 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Bynoe?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Bynoe, Darwin Airport (49.8 km away), summer days average 32.5°C, winter nights 19.8°C, 1,836 mm of rain a year over 98 rainy days, and 27 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Bynoe?
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 Bynoe belong to?
Bynoe sits within the Unincorporated NT local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much is being built near Bynoe?
Across Unincorporated NT, 89 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 66.7% 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 Bynoe in?
Bynoe 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
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- 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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