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In Darwin we encourage and support our neighbours

In Darwin, we encourage and support our neighbours, whether their dream is to travel, build a family, a career, a business, or a boat. In Darwin, we mix it up. Our neighbourhoods and classrooms, our day jobs and night markets, our sports fields and wine bars, our places of art and our places of worship are populated with people from around the world.

In Darwin, you can experience all the advantages of a big city life whilst enjoying a relaxed tropical lifestyle. In Darwin, you can experience the strange and the spectacular from breakfast laksa to fireworks and week long cultural festivals, Darwin is full of spun stories where nothing is too bizarre or mundane.

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Living Options

Housing options in Darwin range from luxury waterfront and high rise apartments to elevated open and airy tropical style homes. Most places take advantage of the weather with large outdoor entertaining areas and shady gardens.

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Median living prices in Darwin

575

Median house price

390

Median apartment price

589

per week

Median rental house price

423

per week

Median rental apartment price

Services

There are a number of services available in the Darwin Municipality, including health and community facilities. Organisations located in Darwin are also able to provide services regarding disability services, ageing services, cultural & migrant services, employment and training services and youth services, and this is only a number of the many services available. An in depth directory of the services available in the Darwin Municipality can be found at My Community Directory.

Health facilities: There are two major hospitals in Darwin, the Royal Darwin Hospital and Darwin Private Hospital. Royal Darwin Hospital is also home to the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre and the Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre. There is a huge range of specialist clinics, practices and services across the city.

NT Health
Community facilities: From high speed internet to an international airport, Darwin has all the facilities you would expect of a capital city. The City boasts over 600 hectares of green space including parks, reserves and uncrowded beaches. A network of pathways links these spaces to museums, galleries, cafes and restaurants. There are shopping malls, entertainment venues, libraries and conference centres.

For a full list of community facilities explore the City of Darwin directory - Community Facilities
Multicultural services: Connect with Darwin's multicultural services through the Northern Territory Government's online directory - Directory

Local events

Darwin has an exciting and dynamic events calendar ranging from live theatre and dance to comedy and music. Explore the local events near you!

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Getting around

We invite you to explore Darwin’s outdoors. Nothing in Darwin is far away, and with a variety of transport options, everything is within reach.

E-scooters and bikes

E-scooters and e-bikes are a great option, providing a quick, environmentally friendly and inexpensive mode of transport to move around the city.

E-bikes are available across the municipality.

E-scooters are available in the Central Business District and out to Fannie Bay.

Start riding : Neuron Mobility

Parking

City of Darwin provides a great deal of on-street, off-street and multi storey car parking within the Central Business District for a small charge from 8.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Parking is free in the suburbs.

Visit the City of Darwin website to find out more about parking in Darwin.

Parking | City of Darwin | Darwin Council, Northern Territory

Public transport

Darwin public buses have the cheapest public transport fares in  Australia. Public buses operate seven days a week except Christmas Day and Good Friday. Public buses have an easy-access low floor and are fitted with ramps that provide access for standard wheelchairs and lightweight mobility aids.

The Northern Territory Government website provides further information about public transport options in Darwin - Public transport and cycling

Darwin Journey Planner

It is quick and easy to plan a trip in real time with the Darwin journey planner. This journey planner provides options and guidance for moving across Darwin. It displays the healthiest and active option first which also leads to fewer carbon dioxide emissions. It does not take into account weather or personal preferences.