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Fannie Bay

NT 820 • Greater Darwin

2,875
Population (2021)
$68,744
Median Income
2.12 km²
Area
$390/wk
Median Rent
Inner SuburbCoastalEstablishedLifestyleDarwin

About Fannie Bay

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.

Residents enjoy quick access to Darwin CBD, Parap village, waterfront recreation areas and major employment centres. Community life is supported by sports grounds, coastal paths and nearby cafés, markets and schools in surrounding suburbs. Public transport is bus-based, with short travel times to central Darwin and no metropolitan rail network in the NT. Fannie Bay remains one of Darwin's most sought-after established inner suburbs due to location, amenity and lifestyle appeal.

Fannie Bay falls under postcode 820 and is governed by Darwin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Fannie Bay electorate.

📍 Location

State
Northern Territory
Postcode
820
Urban Area
Fannie Bay - Parap
LGA / Council
Darwin
Federal Electorate
Solomon
State Electorate
Fannie Bay
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-12.43°, 130.84°
Statistical Area
Greater Darwin
Area
2.12 km²
Elevation
19m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Darwin urban bus routes — Darwin CBD 10-20 min
  • Cross-suburb services — Parap / Casuarina / Nightcliff corridors 20-45 min
  • Local connectors — East Point and surrounding precincts 10-25 min

Commute to Darwin CBD

Distance
4 km
By Bus
10-20 min
By Car (Peak)
8-15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
6-10 min

🛣️ Darwin has no suburban rail; buses and private vehicles are the primary commuting modes.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local recreation and some services are nearby, with short trips to major shopping and employment areas by bus or car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$390
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5.7%

61 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,624
Census 2021
2,875
▲ 9.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$61,672
Income 2021
$68,744
▲ 11.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,859
Born Overseas 795

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 101
  • 2. India 59
  • 3. New Zealand 56
  • 4. Philippines 46
  • 5. Nepal 43
  • 6. China 26
  • 7. Italy 25
  • 8. Ireland 24
  • 9. Sri Lanka 22
  • 10. Scotland 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,033
Australian 724
Irish 377
Scottish 289
Chinese 152
German 124
Italian 122
Australian Aboriginal 116
Greek 85
Indian 62

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,315
Both parents born in Australia
962
Both parents born overseas
371
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.2%
Christianity
33.7%
Hinduism
3.1%
Buddhism
2.6%
Islam
1.7%
Sikhism
0.6%
Judaism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
167 (5.8%)
5-14 years
264 (9.2%)
15-19 years
124 (4.3%)
20-24 years
136 (4.7%)
25-34 years
564 (19.6%)
35-44 years
368 (12.8%)
45-54 years
350 (12.2%)
55-64 years
343 (11.9%)
65-74 years
295 (10.3%)
75-84 years
198 (6.9%)
85+ years
73 (2.5%)

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