Nauiyu NT 0822
Nauiyu sits 219 km from Darwin CBD in Northern Territory, around 2 hours 50 minutes by car. Census data records 350 residents with a median age of 26 and a median household income of $92,300 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality fell 7.4% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $100 per week. Walkability is low.
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Crime in the Daly area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Nauiyu 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.
Schools
Walkability
Nauiyu 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 Nauiyu.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 13
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
Victoria Daly: 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
Nauiyu is home to 350 residents, and skews young, with a median age of 26 against the national 38. Median household income runs at $92,000 a year, with unemployment at 9.6%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
350
Median Age
26
Median Household Income
$92,300/yr
Census Median Rent
$100/wk
Census Median Mortgage
—
Avg Household Size
4.2
Median Personal Income
$15,652/yr
Unemployment Rate
9.6%
Unoccupied Dwellings
16.7%
Total Dwellings
72
Owner-Occupier Rate
—
Houses
68.1%
Rental Stress
5.6%
Mortgage Stress
—
Work From Home
0.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 94.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 24.6%
- Employment Rate
- 33.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 14.3%
Occupations
Religion
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,399 a year through Victoria Daly based on 2026 figures.
Building Approvals: Victoria Daly
In the year to May 2026, 4 new dwellings were approved across Victoria Daly. That mix is 2 houses and 2 units. Approvals are down 100.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Mango Farm, 5.5 kmHigh rainfall — very hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 61 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 42.0 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.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 2.9 kmFossil Fuel Electricity GenerationTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
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.
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Common questions about Nauiyu
Is Nauiyu a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Nauiyu.
What is the population of Nauiyu?
Nauiyu, NT had a population of 350 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Nauiyu, NT?
The postcode for Nauiyu, NT is 0822.
How far is Nauiyu from Darwin?
Nauiyu is 219 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 168 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Nauiyu?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Nauiyu was $92,300 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 Nauiyu?
There are too few current rental listings in Nauiyu for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $100, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Nauiyu?
The median age of residents in Nauiyu was 26 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Nauiyu?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Nauiyu, Mango Farm (5.5 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 Nauiyu?
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 Nauiyu belong to?
Nauiyu sits within the Victoria Daly local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Nauiyu?
The average residential rates bill through Victoria Daly is $1,399 a year (2026). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Nauiyu?
Across Victoria Daly, 4 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to May 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 100.0% 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 Nauiyu in?
Nauiyu sits within the federal Division of Lingiari, currently held by Marion Scrymgour (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2026–27
- Building approvals · May 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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