Located in Northern Territory, Dundee Forest sits 136 km from Darwin CBD, around 1 hour 40 minutes by car. The locality has 85 residents, a median age of 56, and a median household income of $42,848 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew 16.4% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $250 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,349. The area shows high coastal erosion risk. Walkability is low.
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The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 85. 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 Dundee Forest sits at $208,000, 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.
$207,500
Based on only 6 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 6 sales $208K
Crime in the Alligator area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Dundee Forest 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
- 5.2 km
- Rate
- -0.53 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -20.8 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Walkability
Dundee Forest 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 Dundee Forest.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 44
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
Dundee Forest is home to 85 residents, with a median age of 56 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $43,000 a year, with unemployment at 20.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
85
Median Age
56
Median Household Income
$42,848/yr
Census Median Rent
$250/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,349/mo
Avg Household Size
2.0
Median Personal Income
$24,388/yr
Unemployment Rate
20.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
69.7%
Total Dwellings
33
Owner-Occupier Rate
80.0%
Houses
84.8%
Rental Stress
30.3%
Mortgage Stress
37.8%
Work From Home
19.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 74.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 80.0%
- Employment Rate
- 32.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 27.1%
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.
Setting
- Elevation
- 24 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 5.2 km
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 0840, 0 of 462 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 0840, 151 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 469 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 13 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 Dundee Forest?
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 85 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 Dundee Forest
Is Dundee Forest a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Dundee Forest.
What is the population of Dundee Forest?
Dundee Forest, NT had a population of 85 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Dundee Forest, NT?
The postcode for Dundee Forest, NT is 0840.
How far is Dundee Forest from Darwin?
Dundee Forest is 136 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 102 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Dundee Forest?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Dundee Forest was $42,848 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 Dundee Forest?
There are too few current rental listings in Dundee Forest for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $250, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Dundee Forest?
The median age of residents in Dundee Forest was 56 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Dundee Forest?
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 Dundee Forest belong to?
Dundee Forest 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 Dundee Forest?
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 Dundee Forest in?
Dundee Forest 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
- Building approvals · Aug 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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