Berrimah
NT 828 • Greater Darwin
About Berrimah
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.
Berrimah functions largely as a commercial and industrial hub rather than a traditional residential neighbourhood, though it does have a small residential component. The Darwin Showground is located nearby, and the suburb benefits from excellent arterial road access via the Stuart Highway. Residents enjoy proximity to Darwin's retail and dining precincts in nearby Casuarina and Palmerston, with the Darwin CBD reachable in 15–20 minutes by car. Public bus services on the Darwinbus network connect the area to central Darwin.
Berrimah falls under postcode 828 and is governed by Darwin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sanderson electorate.
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Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Various Darwinbus routes — Darwin CBD / Casuarina 20–30 min
Commute to Darwin CBD
🛣️ Stuart Highway provides direct arterial access; Darwinbus services available
Predominantly industrial area; limited footpaths and pedestrian amenity; car strongly preferred
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Housing 2021 Census
16 state housing + 21 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Philippines 196
- 2. India 43
- 3. England 23
- 4. New Zealand 21
- 5. Greece 16
- 6. Bangladesh 11
- 7. Indonesia 10
- 8. Sri Lanka 10
- 9. Papua New Guinea 8
- 10. Singapore 7
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)