Nightcliff NT 0810
Located in Northern Territory, Nightcliff sits 12 km from Darwin CBD, around 18 minutes by car. The suburb has 3,884 residents, a median age of 34, and a median household income of $106,652 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 20% nationally. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $350 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,972. All 1 school within the suburb boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is high.
Is Nightcliff a good suburb?
Nightcliff scores a A (85/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit and community.
Mixed results
1 school · 1 above peer schools
Walkable and central
Walkability 72/100 · 11.9 km · 18 min drive to Darwin
Median available
Median $1.17M
Very advantaged
SEIFA decile 9/10 · median age 34 · 3,884 residents
Liveability Rating
85 / 100 · Ranked #6 in NTEach bar is Nightcliff's rank among NT suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 3 of 5 factors: no school or safety data, so the other factors carry its weight.
No bushfire or crime or flood data is published for Northern Territory — a blank here means we hold no data, not that there is no risk.
How do you rate the liveability in Nightcliff?
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Our score
85 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median Unit Price
Public listings dataNightcliff's unit market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $415,000, roughly 22% above where it sat a year earlier.
Units
$415,000
In line with its 3 neighbours (median $425,000)
Based on 134 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 27 days — median across 35 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 1 bed 24 sales $250K
- 2 bed 90 sales $430K
- 3 bed 15 sales $545K
Houses
$1,170,000
50% above its 3 neighbours (median $777,500)
Based on 35 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 22 days — median across 19 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 16 sales $885K
- 4 bed 11 sales $1.27M
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Nightcliff are currently listed at around $970,000 on average, with the typical listing on the market for 4 days. Based on 8 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$970K
8 houses listed in the last 6 months — typical time on market 4 days.
Units
$430K
17 units listed in the last 6 months.
25 of the suburb's 1,522 dwellings (1.6%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Nightcliff rent for around $735 a week on average, based on 16 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$735/wk
16 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$510/wk
38 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
54 rentals advertised against an estimated 842 rented homes (6.4%) in the last 6 months.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$735/week ($38,000 a year) on a $970,000 median
$510/week ($27,000 a year) on a $430,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Crime in the Darwin area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Nightcliff 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.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1990–2022Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 774 m
- Rate
- -0.09 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -6.3 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
One school serve Nightcliff, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Nightcliff Primary School leads the pack.
- • 478 students in one school (avg 478)
Primary
Universities nearby
- 4.3 kmCasuarina CampusCharles Darwin University · 146 courses
- 8.6 kmDanala Education and Community PrecinctCharles Darwin University · 81 courses
1.4% 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
Nightcliff is very walkable on foot — at 72/100, most daily errands can be done on foot. Within the suburb there are 1 supermarket, 6 parks and 4 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Nightcliff.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 33.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 19.6 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 15.9 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 15.8 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 Nightcliff.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 97%
- Premises covered
- 2,169
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
The ABS scores 10 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 5 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Nightcliff is home to about 3,900 residents, with a median age of 34, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $107,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
3,884
Median Age
34
Median Household Income
$106,652/yr
Census Median Rent
$350/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,972/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$62,556/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
11.2%
Total Dwellings
1,522
Owner-Occupier Rate
44.7%
Houses
35.8%
Rental Stress
17.1%
Mortgage Stress
22.2%
Work From Home
4.9%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
22 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 8 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 828 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 58.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 62.6%
- Employment Rate
- 71.8%
- Completed Year 12
- 57.2%
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.
428 residents (11.0%) 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.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 3,623 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
38% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (884 of 2,305).
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 672 people work here; 2,305 employed residents live here.
Mostly a place people commute from: 0.3 jobs per working resident. At least 71% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
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, 6.7 kmHigh rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 4 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 179 m
- 889 m to a named beach
- 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
3 facilities within 5 km- 3.7 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Toluene (methylbenzene) · Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers)
- 3.9 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Nitrogen · Ammonia (total) · Total Phosphorus
- 4.8 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers) · Toluene (methylbenzene)
EV adoption
In postcode 0810, 155 of 22,872 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 4.2% (961 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 4.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 0810, 4,423 rooftop-solar systems totalling 33.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 12,605 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 205 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
1 mortgage broker is registered in this suburb, 8 across postcode 810.
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 2026-10-26 — 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 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 Ed Smelt Labor — elected at the Mar 2026 by-election, after the results below
Next state election: 26 August 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kat McNamara GRN | 50.4% |
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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Common questions about Nightcliff
Is Nightcliff a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Nightcliff.
Is Nightcliff a good place to live?
Nightcliff has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of A (85/100), ranked against other NT suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Nightcliff?
Nightcliff, NT had a population of 3,884 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Nightcliff, NT?
The postcode for Nightcliff, NT is 0810.
How far is Nightcliff from Darwin?
Nightcliff is 12 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 18 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Nightcliff?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Nightcliff was $106,652 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 Nightcliff?
The median advertised rent in Nightcliff is $735 a week for houses (16 listings) and $510 a week for units (38 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Nightcliff?
The median age of residents in Nightcliff was 34 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Nightcliff?
There is 1 school inside the Nightcliff boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Nightcliff walkable?
Nightcliff scores 72/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. 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 Nightcliff?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Nightcliff, Darwin Airport (6.7 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 Nightcliff?
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 Nightcliff belong to?
Nightcliff sits within the Darwin local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Nightcliff?
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 Nightcliff?
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 Nightcliff in?
Nightcliff sits within the federal Division of Solomon, currently held by Luke John Gosling (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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