Knuckey Lagoon NT 0828
Knuckey Lagoon sits 17 km from Darwin CBD in Northern Territory, around 20 minutes by car. Census data records 498 residents with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $131,300 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population grew 20.6% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $300 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $3,564. The area shows high aircraft noise risk. Walkability is low.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Knuckey Lagoon sits at $1.72 million, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only five sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$1,715,000
Based on only 5 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Crime in the Darwin area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Knuckey Lagoon 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
Moderate impact — noise insulation required
Noticeable aircraft noise
Schools
Universities nearby
0.8% 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
Knuckey Lagoon 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.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Knuckey Lagoon.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 12.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 9.9 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 3.8 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 15.5 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 Knuckey Lagoon.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 81%
- Premises covered
- 176
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
Knuckey Lagoon is home to 498 residents, with a median age of 35, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $131,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.6%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
498
Median Age
35
Median Household Income
$131,300/yr
Census Median Rent
$300/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$3,564/mo
Avg Household Size
3.3
Median Personal Income
$55,328/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Unoccupied Dwellings
9.6%
Total Dwellings
114
Owner-Occupier Rate
64.9%
Houses
96.5%
Rental Stress
11.9%
Mortgage Stress
32.6%
Work From Home
6.1%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 78.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 69.9%
- Employment Rate
- 60.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 40.6%
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.
3 residents (0.6%) 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
22% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (53 of 242).
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 932 people work here; 242 employed residents live here.
A jobs hub: 3.9 jobs for every working resident. At least 74% 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 $1,153 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, 5.9 kmHigh rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 34 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 6.5 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
7 facilities within 5 km- 3.8 km
- 4.2 kmMetal Coating and FinishingTop reported: Hydrochloric acid · Zinc and compounds
- 4.4 kmOther Petroleum and Coal Product ManufacturingTop reported: Fluoride compounds · Manganese & compounds
- 4.5 km
- 4.6 kmOther Electricity GenerationTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
EV adoption
In postcode 0828, 23 of 4,912 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 4.0% (194 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 4.4%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 0828, 505 rooftop-solar systems totalling 7.1 MW have been installed since 2001. 41 went up in the last year.
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
2 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 828.
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 Brian O'Gallagher Country Liberal
Next state election: 26 August 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Brian O'Gallagher CLP | 61.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Northern Territory Electoral Commission.
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- 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 Knuckey Lagoon
Is Knuckey Lagoon a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Knuckey Lagoon.
What natural hazards affect Knuckey Lagoon?
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 Knuckey Lagoon?
Knuckey Lagoon, NT had a population of 498 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Knuckey Lagoon, NT?
The postcode for Knuckey Lagoon, NT is 0828.
How far is Knuckey Lagoon from Darwin?
Knuckey Lagoon is 17 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 20 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Knuckey Lagoon?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Knuckey Lagoon was $131,300 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 Knuckey Lagoon?
There are too few current rental listings in Knuckey Lagoon for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $300, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Knuckey Lagoon?
The median age of residents in Knuckey Lagoon was 35 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Knuckey Lagoon?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Knuckey Lagoon, Darwin Airport (5.9 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 Knuckey Lagoon?
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 Knuckey Lagoon belong to?
Knuckey Lagoon sits within the Litchfield local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Knuckey Lagoon?
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 Knuckey Lagoon?
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 Knuckey Lagoon in?
Knuckey Lagoon 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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