Coolalinga NT 0839
Located in Northern Territory, Coolalinga sits 30 km from Darwin CBD, around 29 minutes by car. The suburb has 510 residents, a median age of 31, and a median household income of $74,152 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The suburb fell 6.9% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $340 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,772. Walkability is low.
Is Coolalinga a good suburb?
Coolalinga scores a C (36/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on community.
Somewhat walkable
Walkability 37/100 · 30.3 km · 29 min drive to Darwin
Median available
Median $510K
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 31 · 510 residents
Liveability Rating
36 / 100 · Ranked #71 in NTEach bar is Coolalinga's rank among NT suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 3 of 5 factors: no school or safety data, so the other factors carry its weight.
No bushfire or crime or flood data is published for Northern Territory — a blank here means we hold no data, not that there is no risk.
How do you rate the liveability in Coolalinga?
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Our score
36 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median Unit Price
Public listings dataCoolalinga's unit market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $350,000, roughly 31% above where it sat a year earlier.
Units
$350,000
Based on 50 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 23 days — median across 15 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 37 sales $349K
- 3 bed 8 sales $533K
Houses
$510,000
43% below its 3 neighbours (median $897,500)
Based on 13 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 28 days — median across 6 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 5 sales $380K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Coolalinga are currently listed at around $532,000 on average. Based on 6 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$532K
6 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Units
$398K
10 units listed in the last 6 months.
16 of the suburb's 218 dwellings (7.3%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Coolalinga rent for around $750 a week on average, based on 5 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$750/wk
5 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$465/wk
8 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
13 rentals advertised against an estimated 155 rented homes (8.4%) in the last 6 months.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$750/week ($39,000 a year) on a $532,000 median
Based on a small sample (5 listings) — indicative only.
$465/week ($24,000 a year) on a $398,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Crime in the Virginia area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Coolalinga 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 | 265 | 70.5 |
| Assault | 37 | 9.8 |
| Domestic violence assault | 23 | 6.1 |
| Sexual offences | 5 | 1.3 |
| House burglary | 5 | 1.3 |
| Commercial burglary | 5 | 1.3 |
| Theft | 154 | 41.0 |
| Property damage | 46 | 12.2 |
| Robbery and extortion | 4 | 1.1 |
| Endangering people | 8 | 2.1 |
Rates use the Virginia area’s 3,759 residents. The latest month is preliminary and may be revised.
Schools
Walkability
Coolalinga is car-dependent on foot — at 37/100, most errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Coolalinga.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 2.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 0.9 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 1.1 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 9 min
- Span of service
- 12.0 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 30 min wait
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Coolalinga.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 90%
- Premises covered
- 412
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
Litchfield: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Coolalinga is home to 510 residents, and skews young, with a median age of 31 against the national 38. Median household income runs at $74,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.4%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
510
Median Age
31
Median Household Income
$74,152/yr
Census Median Rent
$340/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,772/mo
Avg Household Size
1.9
Median Personal Income
$49,036/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Unoccupied Dwellings
9.6%
Total Dwellings
218
Owner-Occupier Rate
28.7%
Houses
11.5%
Rental Stress
23.8%
Mortgage Stress
28.7%
Work From Home
3.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 57.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 62.7%
- Employment Rate
- 60.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 35.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
37 residents (7.3%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
24% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (61 of 253).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,153 a year through Litchfield based on 2026 figures.
Building Approvals: Litchfield
In the year to August 2026, 130 new dwellings were approved across Litchfield. That mix is 126 houses and 4 units.
Climate & Setting
from Darwin Airport, 19.3 kmHigh rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 43 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 6.9 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 suburb 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 0839, 3 of 357 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 3.9% (14 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 4.8%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 0839, 43 rooftop-solar systems totalling 0.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 245 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 suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Gerard Maley Country Liberal
Next state election: 26 August 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gerard Maley CLP | 71.6% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Northern Territory Electoral Commission.
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Common questions about Coolalinga
Is Coolalinga a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Coolalinga.
Is Coolalinga a good place to live?
Coolalinga has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (36/100), ranked against other NT suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Coolalinga?
Coolalinga, NT had a population of 510 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Coolalinga, NT?
The postcode for Coolalinga, NT is 0839.
How far is Coolalinga from Darwin?
Coolalinga is 30 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 29 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Coolalinga?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Coolalinga was $74,152 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 Coolalinga?
The median advertised rent in Coolalinga is $750 a week for houses (5 listings) and $465 a week for units (8 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Coolalinga?
The median age of residents in Coolalinga was 31 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Coolalinga walkable?
Coolalinga scores 37/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Coolalinga?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Coolalinga, Darwin Airport (19.3 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 Coolalinga?
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 Coolalinga belong to?
Coolalinga sits within the Litchfield local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Coolalinga?
The average residential rates bill through Litchfield is $1,153 a year (2026). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Coolalinga?
Across Litchfield, 130 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Coolalinga in?
Coolalinga 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
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- 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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