What is Lee Point known for?

Lee Point is known for its coastal setting on the Casuarina Coastal Reserve in Darwin's northern suburbs, featuring sandy beaches, tidal flats, and mangrove communities. The area, known to the Larrakia people as Binybara, also holds deep cultural significance and is the site of a major Defence Housing Australia masterplanned residential development designed to deliver around 800 new homes.

How far is Lee Point from Darwin CBD?

Lee Point is approximately 17 kilometres north of Darwin's CBD, making it a 20–30 minute drive in peak traffic or around 15–20 minutes off-peak via the main road network.

Does Lee Point have public transport?

Lee Point is served by Darwin bus services, with CDC Northern Territory bus routes connecting the area to Casuarina Interchange and then onward to Darwin CBD, with a total journey time of around 60 minutes. Darwin has no commuter rail network, so buses and private vehicles are the main transport options.

What is the population of Lee Point?

According to the 2021 Census, Lee Point has a population of 94 residents. However, the suburb is set to grow substantially with a masterplanned DHA development that will deliver approximately 800 new homes in coming years.

Is Lee Point a good place to live?

Lee Point offers a rare combination of coastal living, bushland reserves, and proximity to Darwin's northern suburbs amenities, making it an appealing choice for those who value an outdoor lifestyle. As the DHA development progresses, it will become an increasingly well-serviced residential community with schools, shops, and parks.

What is the postcode for Lee Point?

The postcode for Lee Point, NT is 0810.

Lee Point

NT 810 • Northern Territory

Population (2021)

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Median Income

4.36 km²

Area

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Median Rent

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About Lee Point

Lee Point is a coastal locality in the Northern Territory, situated on a headland approximately 17 kilometres north of Darwin's CBD in the northern suburbs of the Greater Darwin area. The locality covers around 4.4 square kilometres and forms the northern tip of the Casuarina Coastal Reserve, a stretch of protected coastal land running along Darwin's northern coastline. With 94 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, Lee Point is currently a small community, though it is at the centre of a major Defence Housing Australia (DHA) masterplanned development that is set to deliver around 800 new homes over coming years.

Lee Point is known to the local Larrakia people as Binybara and holds deep cultural and environmental significance as part of their traditional Country. The locality is adjacent to the Casuarina Coastal Reserve, offering beach access, tidal flats, Casuarina forests, and mangrove communities that make it a draw for naturalists, swimmers, and outdoor enthusiasts. The planned Lee Point community will include a main street precinct with cafes, restaurants, and retail, as well as a community hub with a primary school and sports facilities, making it a suburb-in-progress that will significantly change the character of Darwin's northern suburbs in the years ahead.

Lee Point falls under postcode 810 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wanguri electorate.

📍 Location

State

Northern Territory

Postcode

810

Urban Area

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LGA / Council

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Federal Electorate

Solomon

State Electorate

Wanguri

Type

Locality

Timezone

Darwin (UTC+9:30)

Coordinates

-12.38°, 130.87°

Statistical Area

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Area

4.36 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

Route 10 (via Casuarina) — Darwin CBD (Cavenagh St / Darwin Bus Interchange) Approx. 60 min including connections

Commute to Darwin CBD

Distance

17 km

By Train

No rail service in Darwin

By Car (Peak)

20-30 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

15-20 min

🛣️ Bus services available via Casuarina Interchange; Stuart Highway and Tiger Brennan Drive provide main road access to Darwin CBD

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Coastal locality currently in development with limited local amenities; residents rely on cars to reach Casuarina Shopping Centre (approx. 5 km) and Darwin CBD (17 km)

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016

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Income 2021

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Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021