Eaton NT 0820
Located in Northern Territory, Eaton sits 12 km from Darwin CBD, around 29 minutes by car. The suburb has 284 residents, a median age of 27, and a median household income of $131,456 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 20% nationally. The suburb grew 33.3% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $254 per week. Eaton is characterised by high aircraft noise risk. Walkability is low.
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Crime in the Darwin area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Eaton 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 | 8,760 | 95.3 |
| Assault | 2,362 | 25.7 |
| Domestic violence assault | 1,301 | 14.1 |
| Sexual offences | 217 | 2.4 |
| House burglary | 441 | 4.8 |
| Commercial burglary | 154 | 1.7 |
| Theft | 2,937 | 31.9 |
| Property damage | 2,208 | 24.0 |
| Robbery and extortion | 152 | 1.7 |
| Endangering people | 286 | 3.1 |
Rates use the Darwin area’s 91,946 residents. The latest month is preliminary and may be revised.
Aircraft Noise
ANEF Contour Details
Unacceptable for residential
Significant impact — conditional building
Significant impact — conditional building
Moderate impact — noise insulation required
Noticeable aircraft noise
Schools
Universities nearby
- 4.3 kmCasuarina CampusCharles Darwin University · 146 courses
- 6.8 kmDanala Education and Community PrecinctCharles Darwin University · 81 courses
0.0% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Eaton is very car-dependent on foot — at 6/100, nearly all errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Eaton.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 12.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 9.9 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 7.4 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1.5 min
- Span of service
- 15.1 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 1 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 Eaton.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 53%
- Premises covered
- 373
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
Darwin: 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
Eaton is home to 284 residents, and skews young, with a median age of 27 against the national 38. Median household income runs at $131,000 a year, with unemployment at 1.9%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
284
Median Age
27
Median Household Income
$131,456/yr
Census Median Rent
$254/wk
Census Median Mortgage
—
Avg Household Size
3.1
Median Personal Income
$72,956/yr
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Unoccupied Dwellings
3.8%
Total Dwellings
78
Owner-Occupier Rate
—
Houses
98.7%
Rental Stress
10.0%
Mortgage Stress
—
Work From Home
5.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 72.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 77.1%
- Employment Rate
- 79.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 50.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
57% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (87 of 153), an area that takes in all or part of this suburb, so many of them work close to home.
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.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 2,025 people work here; 153 employed residents live here.
A jobs hub: 13.2 jobs for every working resident. At least 92% of the people who work here must live elsewhere.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,870 a year through Darwin based on 2026 figures.
Building Approvals: Darwin
In the year to August 2026, 171 new dwellings were approved across Darwin. That mix is 107 houses and 64 units. Approvals are up 47.1% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Darwin Airport, 1.8 kmHigh rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 23 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 4.1 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.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
5 facilities within 5 km- 0.4 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers) · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 1.4 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Toluene (methylbenzene) · Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers)
- 1.7 km
- 2.1 km
- 4.0 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Nitrogen · Ammonia (total) · Total Phosphorus
EV adoption
In postcode 0820, 247 of 22,684 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 5.9% (1,344 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 7.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 0820, 1,652 rooftop-solar systems totalling 19.3 MW have been installed since 2001, against 8,517 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 115 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 Luke John Gosling Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Luke John Gosling | 51.3% | 48.7% | -7.1 |
| 2022 | Luke Gosling | 59.4% | 40.6% | -6.3 |
| 2019 | Luke John Gosling | 53.1% | 46.9% | +3.0 |
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 Jinson Charls Country Liberal
Next state election: 26 August 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jinson Charls CLP | 52.2% |
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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- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Eaton
Is Eaton a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Eaton.
What natural hazards affect Eaton?
Part of it sits inside an aircraft noise contour. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Eaton?
Eaton, NT had a population of 284 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Eaton, NT?
The postcode for Eaton, NT is 0820.
How far is Eaton from Darwin?
Eaton is 12 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 Eaton?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Eaton was $131,456 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 Eaton?
There are too few current rental listings in Eaton for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $254, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Eaton?
The median age of residents in Eaton was 27 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Eaton walkable?
Eaton scores 6/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very 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 Eaton?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Eaton, Darwin Airport (1.8 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 Eaton?
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 Eaton belong to?
Eaton sits within the Darwin local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Eaton?
The average residential rates bill through Darwin is $1,870 a year (2026). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Eaton?
Across Darwin, 171 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 47.1% 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 Eaton in?
Eaton sits within the federal Division of Solomon, currently held by Luke John Gosling (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- 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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