💰 Top 50 Suburbs in Northern Territory by Median Household Income
Household income tells you a lot about a suburb — who can afford to live there, the kind of dwellings that get built, the cost of local services, and the schools that develop around them. This ranking lists the top 50 suburbs in Northern Territory by median weekly household income, drawn directly from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (Table G02 — Selected Medians and Averages).
Bayview tops the list with a median household income of $3,312 per week — roughly $172,224 per year — well clear of the median across the rest of the list ($2,257/week at the midpoint of the top 50). High-income suburbs cluster around inner harbour and bay-side areas, leafy school belts, and mining or resource towns where wages are inflated by industry.
Only suburbs with a Census 2021 population of at least 200 residents are included to avoid distortion from very small SALs (Suburbs and Localities). Median household income reflects gross weekly income before tax for all members of a private household — different from ATO taxable income and from median personal income, both of which can rank suburbs differently.
Bayview NT 820
Bayview is an affluent coastal suburb in Darwin's inner northern precinct, situated within the City of Darwin local government area approximately 6 kilometres from the Darwin CBD. With a population of 1,702 and a median age of 34, Bayview is one of Darwin's younger and more prosperous suburbs, boasting a median household income of around $172,000 per year — well above both Territory and national averages. The suburb is characterised by modern and contemporary housing, with many properties taking advantage of the elevated escarpment positions and harbour views that define Darwin's northern suburbs.
Muirhead NT 810
Muirhead is a modern northern suburb of Darwin in the Northern Territory, located approximately 15.8 km from the Darwin CBD. Established in 2008 and subdivided from 2011, it sits on the traditional Country of the Larrakia people near the shores of Buffalo Creek. The suburb had a population of 3,689 at the 2021 census, with a notably young median age of 29. Muirhead is named in commemoration of James Muirhead, a former Administrator of the Northern Territory and judge of the Supreme Court.
Desert Springs NT 870
Desert Springs is a well-established residential suburb of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, situated in the south-eastern part of the town within the Town of Alice Springs local government area. With a population of approximately 1,477 at the 2016 Census, it is one of Alice Springs' more sizeable and sought-after neighbourhoods. The suburb sits on the traditional country of the Arrernte people and is named for the artesian springs that characterise the broader Alice Springs region.
Girraween NT 836
Girraween is a semi-rural locality in the Litchfield Municipality, located approximately 35 kilometres southeast of the Darwin CBD in the Northern Territory. Covering around 23.6 square kilometres at an elevation of 29 metres, the area is characterised by spacious rural residential blocks set amongst native bushland, offering a peaceful escape from the urban intensity of Darwin. With a population of around 1,668, Girraween attracts families and professionals seeking acreage lifestyle properties within commuting distance of the city.
Lyons NT 810
Lyons is a suburban residential neighbourhood in northern Darwin, Northern Territory, located approximately 12km from Darwin's CBD. With a population of around 2,305 (2021 census) and a young median age of 20-39, the suburb reflects Darwin's transient workforce population. The area has a high rental occupancy rate (69%), typical of Darwin's defence and government worker demographics.
Nhulunbuy NT 880
Nhulunbuy is a remote regional town on the Gove Peninsula in north-east Arnhem Land, one of the Northern Territory's most isolated urban centres. The 2021 Census population in the dataset is 3,350, with a diverse mix of Aboriginal communities, long-term residents and workers tied to regional services and industry. Originally established around bauxite mining and port infrastructure, it now functions as a broader service hub for the surrounding region. The town has a distinctive tropical-coastal and remote-community character on Aboriginal-owned land.
Herbert NT 836
Herbert is an outer rural locality situated 44 kilometres southeast of Darwin in the Northern Territory. With a population of approximately 1,610 residents, this peaceful community sits within the Litchfield Municipality and is characterized by its expansive rural landscapes and proximity to natural lagoons including Benham and Benjamin Lagoons. The area maintains a distinctly rural character with scattered properties and agricultural activities defining the local landscape.
Zuccoli NT 832
Zuccoli is one of Darwin's newest master-planned suburbs, located 22 kilometres southeast of the CBD in the City of Palmerston. With a rapidly growing population exceeding 4,100 residents, it sits on the outer edge of Palmerston's urban expansion. The suburb features modern housing estates with contemporary designs, attracting young families and first-home buyers seeking affordable entry into the Darwin property market.
Virginia NT 834
Virginia is a spacious rural locality in the Litchfield Municipality, located approximately 31 kilometres southeast of Darwin CBD in the Northern Territory. With a population of 1,811 (2021 Census) across a large 32.6 km² area, it is characterised by acreage properties and a semi-rural lifestyle on the outskirts of Greater Darwin. The suburb sits at a low elevation of 19 metres and experiences the tropical climate typical of the Top End. Virginia has a notably high median income, reflecting the prevalence of defence and government workers in the area.
Farrar NT 830
Farrar is a modern outer suburb of Palmerston, located approximately 21 km south-east of Darwin CBD within the City of Palmerston local government area. Established in the 1990s, the suburb has grown steadily to a population of around 1,650 (2021 census), attracting young families and defence personnel based at the nearby RAAF Base Darwin and Robertson Barracks. The suburb is bounded to the north and east by the Stuart Highway corridor, with a predominantly residential character of detached houses on generous blocks. Farrar sits on the tropical Top End landscape, experiencing a distinct wet and dry season climate.
Howard Springs NT 835
Howard Springs is a rural-residential locality 29km southeast of Darwin CBD in the Litchfield Municipality. With around 3,150 residents spread across nearly 77 square kilometres, the area is characterised by acreage properties offering a semi-rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Darwin. The suburb has strong Australian and English heritage, with nearly 78% of residents born in Australia.
Gunn NT 832
Gunn is a well-established residential suburb in the City of Palmerston, located approximately 21 kilometres southeast of Darwin CBD in the Northern Territory. With a population of around 2,500 residents, Gunn was developed in the mid-1990s as part of Palmerston's expansion. The suburb features a notably higher median income than the NT average, reflecting its appeal to defence personnel and government workers.
Durack NT 830
Durack is a well-established residential suburb in the City of Palmerston, situated approximately 22 kilometres south-east of Darwin CBD in the Northern Territory. With a population of around 3,732 (2021 Census), Durack is one of Palmerston's larger and more mature suburbs, characterised by spacious blocks, tropical landscaping, and a family-friendly atmosphere. The suburb is named after the pioneering Durack pastoral family who played a significant role in Northern Australia's colonial history.
Araluen NT 870
Araluen is a well-established residential suburb of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, located approximately 4 kilometres south of the town centre at an elevation of 593 metres. Home to around 2,670 residents, the suburb takes its name from the Araluen Cultural Precinct, a significant arts and heritage complex on its northern edge. The community is diverse, reflecting Alice Springs' unique outback demographics with a notable mix of Indigenous Australians, government workers, and tourism industry employees.
Wanguri NT 810
Wanguri is a leafy northern suburb of Darwin, located approximately 14 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Darwin municipality. Established in 1972, it was one of Darwin's pre-Cyclone Tracy suburbs, rebuilt after the devastating 1974 cyclone. With a population of around 1,800, Wanguri is a compact residential suburb of just 1 square kilometre. The suburb is named after a clan of the Dangu Aboriginal people from east Arnhem Land, and its streets are mostly named after early Greek residents of Darwin.
Nakara NT 810
Nakara is a compact residential suburb in Darwin's northern suburbs, situated approximately 9 kilometres north of the Darwin CBD within the Darwin (City) council area. With a population of 1,906 according to the 2021 Census, the suburb is notably multicultural, with significant communities of Chinese, Indian, Filipino, and Greek heritage alongside Anglo-Australian residents. The median household income of $2,424 per week is above average for the Northern Territory, and the suburb's young median age of 36 reflects its appeal to working families and professionals.
Humpty Doo NT 836
Humpty Doo is a well-established semi-rural suburb in the Litchfield Municipality of the Northern Territory, located approximately 40 kilometres south-east of Darwin along the Arnhem Highway. Home to around 4,313 residents, it is the largest community in the Litchfield Shire and serves as a local service hub for the surrounding rural residential properties and farming land. The suburb is characterised by generous block sizes, lush tropical vegetation, and a distinctly laid-back Top End lifestyle.
Rosebery NT 832
Rosebery is a modern residential suburb within the City of Palmerston, approximately 22 kilometres south of Darwin CBD in the Northern Territory. With a population of 4,127, it is one of Palmerston's established family suburbs, developed progressively from the late 1990s and 2000s to accommodate Darwin's growth. The median age of 30 is among the youngest of any Australian suburb, reflecting a community of young families and working-age adults — a common characteristic of Palmerston's newer residential areas. Median household income of $2,397 per week sits above the national average.
Larrakeyah NT 820
Larrakeyah is a prestigious inner suburb of Darwin located just 2 kilometres south of the CBD, within the City of Darwin. With a population of approximately 3,900, it is one of Darwin’s most established and sought-after residential areas. The suburb occupies about 2 square kilometres of peninsula land at just 13 metres elevation, with significant waterfront along Lameroo Beach and the Darwin Waterfront precinct. Larrakeyah is home to the Larrakeyah Defence Precinct and has a notable male-skewed population reflecting its military presence.
Jingili NT 810
Jingili is a residential suburb in Darwin's northern corridor, situated approximately 11.6 kilometres from the Darwin CBD within the City of Darwin local government area. With a population of 1,841, the suburb is a well-established family-friendly community that grew during the 1970s. It sits on the traditional country of the Larrakia people, and around 12% of residents identify as Indigenous Australian. Household incomes are above the Darwin median, reflecting a relatively settled and employed resident base.
Wulagi NT 812
Wulagi is a residential suburb in the City of Darwin, located approximately 8 kilometres north of Darwin CBD within Greater Darwin. With a population of 2,510 and a median age of 36 as of the 2021 Census, Wulagi is a moderately young, multicultural community reflecting Darwin's characteristically diverse population. The suburb covers just over 1.26 square kilometres at low elevation, with a mix of houses, townhouses, and public housing typical of Darwin's northern residential corridor.
Bellamack NT 832
Bellamack is a modern residential suburb in the City of Palmerston, located approximately 27 kilometres southeast of the Darwin CBD in the Northern Territory. Established in 2010, it is one of Palmerston's newest suburbs with a population of around 2,500 residents. The suburb features contemporary housing developments and attracts young families and professionals working in the greater Darwin area. Its tropical climate and planned streetscapes give Bellamack a neat, community-oriented character.
Stuart Park NT 820
Stuart Park is a compact inner-city suburb of Darwin, situated approximately 3 kilometres north-west of the Darwin CBD within the City of Darwin local government area. With a population of 4,101, the suburb skews young — the median age is just 34 — and attracts a diverse mix of professionals, university students, and recently arrived migrants, reflected in the fact that more than a third of residents were born overseas. Median household income sits at around $2,278 per week, well above the national average, underpinning a predominantly apartment and townhouse housing stock.
Brinkin NT 810
Brinkin is a quiet residential suburb of Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory, located approximately 12 kilometres north of Darwin's central business district within the City of Darwin council area. Established in 1984, the suburb covers just 1.4 square kilometres and has a population of 1,117, reflecting a compact, well-established neighbourhood. With a median household income of $2,274 per week — well above the national average — Brinkin attracts professionals and public sector workers, many of whom are drawn to Darwin's employment opportunities.
Anula NT 812
Anula is a well-established residential suburb located 13 kilometres north-east of Darwin CBD in the Northern Territory. With a population of around 2,385, it sits within the City of Darwin local government area. The suburb covers just 1.3 square kilometres and features a relatively dense, family-oriented layout with tree-lined streets named after notable Territorians.
Cossack NT 850
Cossack is a rural suburb of Katherine in the Northern Territory, located approximately 14 kilometres from the town centre. With a population of around 1,300 residents and a median age of 39, the suburb has a balanced demographic. The area was officially defined as a suburb in 2007, taking its name from Russian Cossack emigrants who settled the area to farm peanuts after fleeing civil war. The landscape consists mostly of rural landholdings mixed with smaller farms and residences.
Johnston NT 832
Johnston is a modern residential suburb within the City of Palmerston, located approximately 22 kilometres south of Darwin CBD in the Greater Darwin region of the Northern Territory. With a population of 2,386, the suburb has grown significantly since 2016 when it recorded 2,027 residents, reflecting Palmerston’s broader expansion as Darwin’s fastest-growing satellite city. The community is notably young and diverse, with a median age of just 28, a high proportion of families, and residents born across the Philippines, India, and Southeast Asia contributing to a multicultural character.
Parap NT 820
Parap is a vibrant inner suburb of Darwin, located just 3.7 km from the CBD in the City of Darwin. With a population of around 2,800 and a predominantly 30-39 age demographic, it attracts young professionals and families. The suburb has moderate owner-occupancy (36%) with significant rental investment, and residents typically earn above-average incomes working in professional occupations.
East Side NT 870
East Side is a residential suburb of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia, situated on the traditional Country of the Arrernte people. With a population of approximately 2,919 (2016 census), it is one of the larger residential suburbs in Alice Springs and is located east of the town centre. The suburb sits at the foot of the MacDonnell Ranges and features a diverse community including long-term residents, professionals, and Indigenous Australians.
Leanyer NT 812
Leanyer is a well-established residential suburb located approximately 12 kilometres north of Darwin CBD in the Northern Territory. With a population of around 4,580, it is a family-friendly suburb within the City of Darwin local government area. The suburb features a mix of single-storey homes on generous blocks, reflecting the tropical character of Top End living.
Fannie Bay NT 820
Fannie Bay is an inner Darwin suburb about 4 km from the CBD, known for its coastal setting and established residential streets. The 2021 population in the dataset is 2,875, reflecting a stable inner-urban demographic with a mix of families and professionals. The suburb includes notable landmarks such as Fannie Bay Gaol, Fannie Bay Racecourse and nearby East Point reserve precincts. Its character is leafy, low-rise and strongly tied to Darwin's waterfront lifestyle.
Rapid Creek NT 810
Rapid Creek is a vibrant inner-northern suburb of Darwin, located 11 kilometres from the CBD on the traditional country of the Larrakia people. Home to around 3,300 residents with a notably high median income, this established suburb sits where its namesake creek meets Darwin Harbour. The area features leafy streets, monsoon-season tropical character, and strong community spirit.
Berrimah NT 828
Berrimah is an inner eastern suburb of Darwin, Northern Territory, situated approximately 12 kilometres east of the Darwin CBD along the Stuart Highway corridor. With a population of around 1,200 people, the suburb is predominantly known as an industrial and light-commercial precinct, housing distribution centres, trade businesses, and government facilities including the former Berrimah Prison site. It falls under the City of Darwin local government area and borders the residential suburb of Marrara and the Darwin International Airport precinct.
Braitling NT 870
Braitling is a residential suburb of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, situated on the traditional Country of the Arrernte people. With a population of around 3,160, it is one of Alice Springs' larger suburbs, located on the western side of town at an elevation of 596 metres. Named after Bill and Doreen Braitling, who established Mount Doreen Station in 1930, the suburb has a diverse community reflecting the multicultural character of Central Australia.
Gillen NT 870
Gillen is a residential suburb in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, located approximately 2 km south-west of the town centre at an elevation of 578 metres. With a population of around 4,470 and a median age of 33, it is one of Alice Springs' larger and more diverse suburbs. The area is named after Francis James Gillen, a renowned anthropologist who studied Central Australian Aboriginal culture.
Darwin City NT 800
Darwin City is the central business district and urban core of Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory. Located on a peninsula overlooking Darwin Harbour, the suburb has a population of around 7,150 residents. Darwin City is a vibrant, multicultural hub known for its tropical climate, with distinct wet and dry seasons shaping daily life.
Alawa NT 810
Alawa is an established residential suburb in the City of Darwin, situated approximately 8 kilometres north of the Darwin CBD in the Greater Darwin region of the Northern Territory. With a population of around 2,078 and a median age of 35, Alawa has a relatively youthful community profile, attracting young families, public servants, and defence-related workers who value its proximity to both the city and Darwin's northern services corridor. The suburb features a mix of low-set tropical housing styles typical of Darwin's northern suburbs, with generous block sizes and established gardens adapted to the tropical climate.
Wagaman NT 810
Wagaman is a suburban residential locality in Darwin's northern suburbs, situated approximately 9 kilometres north of the Darwin CBD within the City of Darwin local government area. With a population of around 2,023, it is a compact suburb covering under 1 square kilometre, characterised by single and double-storey residential homes typical of Darwin's tropical housing style. The suburb reflects Darwin's multicultural character, with a notable Greek-Australian community presence alongside a diverse mix of residents from Australian and international backgrounds.
Larapinta NT 875
Larapinta is a residential suburb of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, located approximately 5 kilometres south-west of the town centre. With a population of around 2,370 (2021 Census) and a median age of 33, it is one of the newer suburban developments in Alice Springs. The suburb has a diverse community including a significant Indigenous population (approximately 30%) alongside families attracted by government and service-sector employment in the region.
Katherine East NT 850
Katherine East is a residential suburb of Katherine, a major regional town in the Northern Territory located approximately 320 kilometres southeast of Darwin. With a population of around 3,060, it is one of the larger suburbs within the Katherine township. The area sits at an elevation of 115 metres on the eastern side of the Katherine River and features a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.
Ludmilla NT 820
Ludmilla is an established inner-Darwin suburb located approximately 4 kilometres south-west of Darwin's CBD, within the City of Darwin local government area. With a population of around 1,667 residents and a land area of just under 4 square kilometres, it is a compact urban neighbourhood bordered by the Stuart Highway to the east and adjoining suburbs including Fannie Bay, Parap, and the Botanic Gardens precinct. The suburb has a mix of government housing and private residences, reflecting Darwin's historically strong public sector workforce.
Katherine NT 850
Katherine is an urban locality and major regional service town in the Northern Territory, situated approximately 320 kilometres south of Darwin within the Katherine Town Council area. With a population of 1,254 at the 2021 Census, the town serves as a vital hub for the surrounding region, including stations, remote communities, and the tourism industry. The median age is 34 and the population is notably diverse, with around 21% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Nightcliff NT 810
Nightcliff is a popular coastal suburb in the northern suburbs of Darwin, located 8 kilometres from the CBD on the traditional country of the Larrakia people. With a population of 3,884, it features a mix of elevated tropical homes and apartment complexes with sea views over the Timor Sea. The suburb has a relaxed, multicultural character with a slightly younger demographic attracted by the beachside lifestyle.
Moil NT 810
Moil is an established suburban locality situated approximately 12 kilometres south of Darwin CBD, within the City of Darwin in the Northern Territory. Covering around 1 square kilometre, the suburb had a 2021 Census population of 2,000 residents, with a median age of 37 and median household income of $2,033 per week. Moil is part of Darwin's middle ring of suburbs and is characterised by a notably diverse, multicultural community — with significant Filipino, Greek, and Indigenous Australian populations — reflecting Darwin's broader cosmopolitan character.
Tiwi NT 810
Tiwi is an established northern suburb of Darwin, located approximately 14 kilometres from the Darwin CBD within the City of Darwin local government area. Established in 1974, the suburb has a population of around 2,500 and sits in Darwin's northern growth corridor, bordered by Lee Point to the north. It features a mix of housing from modest family homes to Defence-related residences, reflecting Darwin's significant military presence. The suburb's name shares its origins with the nearby Tiwi Islands, the homeland of the Tiwi people.
Driver NT 830
Driver is a suburban locality within the City of Palmerston in the Greater Darwin region of the Northern Territory. Established as part of Palmerston's planned expansion, it sits at an elevation of 28 metres with a population of approximately 2,747 as of the 2021 Census. The suburb has a diverse demographic profile, with residents of Australian, Filipino, Nepalese, and Indigenous backgrounds reflecting the multicultural character of the Darwin satellite city. The median household income of around 03,000 per year aligns with the broader Palmerston area's relatively high wages, reflecting the Territory's elevated cost-of-living allowances.
Bakewell NT 832
Bakewell is a modern suburban locality within the City of Palmerston, approximately 20 kilometres south of Darwin CBD in the Greater Darwin region. With a population of 3,091 and a youthful median age of 32, the suburb reflects Palmerston's character as a planned satellite city with a diverse and growing community. The area features a notable multicultural population — including a significant Filipino community — as well as 419 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, and households with a median weekly income of $1,955.
The Gap NT 870
The Gap is a suburban locality within Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, situated approximately 3 kilometres south of Alice Springs town centre within the Alice Springs Town Council area. The suburb takes its name from Heavitree Gap — a natural pass through the MacDonnell Ranges through which the Todd River flows — and had a population of 1,945 at the 2021 Census. With a median age of 34 and notable cultural diversity including a significant Aboriginal community comprising around 16% of residents, The Gap reflects the multicultural character of Alice Springs.
Marrara NT 812
Marrara is an established northern suburb of Darwin, situated approximately 11.5 kilometres from the Darwin CBD within the City of Darwin local government area. The suburb sits on the traditional Country of the Larrakia people and has a population of 1,323 across a compact area of approximately 4.56 square kilometres. The median household income of $1,953 per week reflects Darwin's generally elevated wages driven by the Territory's government and defence sectors, and the median age of 45 points to a settled, established residential community.
Galiwinku NT 822
Galiwinku is a remote Aboriginal community located on Elcho Island (also known as Galiwin'ku) off the coast of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. With a population of around 2,200 at the 2021 census, it is one of the larger Indigenous communities in the Top End. The community is predominantly Yolŋu people and maintains strong cultural traditions, languages, and ceremonial practices.
📊 Methodology
Rankings use median weekly household income from the ABS Census 2021 (Table G02 — Selected Medians and Averages). Only suburbs (SAL geographies) in Northern Territory with a Census 2021 population of at least 200 residents are included to avoid noise from very small areas. Ties are broken by total population (larger first). Annual figures are simple weekly × 52 — actual reported annual income from the ATO will differ.