NT · Darwin Council

The Narrows (NT), NT, 0820

Current weather

28.1°CMainly clear

65% humidity · 3.3 km/h wind · 28.1° / 23.2° today · 1 mm rain

Desirability index

16.5/100

#53 among Metro Darwin suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

The Narrows (NT) is a small locality in the Darwin area, home to around 632 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show limited but present public transport access, and a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
632
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,577
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
28 of 290
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
57.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
26 / 84 / 48

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stuart Hwy before Shiers St
  • Stuart Hwy before Winnellie Shops
  • Stuart Hwy opp Shiers Street

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bicycle Parking
  • Op Shiers Street (299)Bus stop
  • Shiers Street (181)Bus stop
  • Winnellie Shops (182)Bus stop
  • Drinking water
  • Winnellie SupermarketSupermarket

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Dwyer ParkPark
  • Narrows Vacant BlockPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
5
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
16.5/100
Cohort rank
#53 among Metro Darwin suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Dwyer Parkgovernmentpark
  • Narrows Vacant Blockgovernmentpark
  • Stuart Hwy before Shiers Sttransport
  • Stuart Hwy before Winnellie Shopstransport
  • Stuart Hwy opp Shiers Streettransport
  • Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
  • Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
  • Op Shiers Street (299)amenitiesbus_stop
  • Shiers Street (181)amenitiesbus_stop
  • Winnellie Shops (182)amenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness

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