Daly River NT 0822
Daly River is a rural locality in Northern Territory, 232 km from Darwin CBD, around 3 hours by car. Population is 116; the median age is 47 and the median household income is $50,908 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population fell 8.7% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $90 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,312. The area shows high coastal erosion risk. Of 2 schools within the locality boundary, 1 ranks above the state average, 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 116. 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 Daly area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Daly 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 | 214 | 96.4 |
| Assault | 75 | 33.8 |
| Domestic violence assault | 52 | 23.4 |
| Sexual offences | 6 | 2.7 |
| House burglary | 13 | 5.9 |
| Commercial burglary | 18 | 8.1 |
| Theft | 51 | 23.0 |
| Property damage | 38 | 17.1 |
| Robbery and extortion | 1 | 0.5 |
| Endangering people | 12 | 5.4 |
Rates use the Daly area’s 2,221 residents. The latest month is preliminary and may be revised.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 18.6 km
- Rate
- -1.30 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -59.4 m
- Certainty
- good
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Schools
Two schools serve Daly River, and results are mixed — some outperforming peer-suburb schools, some below. Woolianna School leads the pack.
- • 115 students across 2 schools (avg 58)
- • Sectors: 1 Catholic, 1 Government
- • ICSEA 668-724, median 696 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: St Francis Xavier Catholic School (78 students)
Combined
Walkability
Daly 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 Daly River.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 14
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
Daly River is home to 116 residents, with a median age of 47, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $51,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
116
Median Age
47
Median Household Income
$50,908/yr
Census Median Rent
$90/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,312/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$30,992/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
27.9%
Total Dwellings
43
Owner-Occupier Rate
87.5%
Houses
72.1%
Rental Stress
9.2%
Mortgage Stress
30.9%
Work From Home
32.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 73.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 66.4%
- Employment Rate
- 51.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 23.3%
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 Mango Farm, 31.7 kmHigh rainfall — very hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 23 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 17.9 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,704 mm
- 89 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 33.9°C
- 154 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 14.8°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.
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 Daly 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 116 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 Daly River
Is Daly River a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Daly River.
What is the population of Daly River?
Daly River, NT had a population of 116 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Daly River, NT?
The postcode for Daly River, NT is 0822.
How far is Daly River from Darwin?
Daly River is 232 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 182 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Daly River?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Daly River was $50,908 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 Daly River?
There are too few current rental listings in Daly River for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $90, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Daly River?
The median age of residents in Daly River was 47 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Daly River?
There are 2 schools inside the Daly River boundary: 1 above and 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
What is the weather like in Daly River?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Daly River, Mango Farm (31.7 km away), summer days average 33.9°C, winter nights 14.8°C, 1,704 mm of rain a year over 89 rainy days, and 154 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Daly 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 Daly River belong to?
Daly River 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 Daly River?
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 Daly River in?
Daly River sits within the federal Division of Lingiari, currently held by Marion Scrymgour (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- 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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