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Best suburbs to live in Darwin Region, NT

Top ranked suburbs rated by locals in the community.

Farrar

4.5Ranked 1st
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gwendalynt

"Relocated from WA."

We moved to NT from remote WA. When relocating we didn't really have much knowledge about the areas. We researched and found good reviews and bad reviews. We moved to Farrar on whim, it was literall…
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Wulagi

4.5Ranked 2nd
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Brad Morgan

"Wonderful Wulagi"

Wulagi has to be one of the most popular Northern Suburbs, it offers the very best of Suburban living, currently 3 bedroom homes are achieving fantastic prices and for investors there is no problem re…
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Rosebery

4.5Ranked 3rd
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philipf1

"One of best suburbs in Palmerston"

Very quiet and safe place to live. Nice parks to exercise and walk your dogs.
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Nightcliff

4.5Ranked 4th
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SEGA

"Relaxed beachside living"

Nightcliff is the ideal place to live a balanced lifestyle away from the crowded and over-rated Darwin city apartments. It offers the best sunset views in the region and does not suffer from the midgi…
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Larrakeyah

4.5Ranked 5th
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Adam Gulliford

"Everything at Your Fingertips"

Larrakeyah is a beautiful leafy suburb on the edge of Darwin CBD, it is one of Darwin's premiere suburbs. There is a good mix of houses and units within walking distance of cafes, restaurants, the cit…
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Humpty Doo

4.5Ranked 6th
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Kasterborus

"Small country town, not that fair from the big smoke"

Humpty Doo really isn't a suburb of Darwin, it's donkeys away, far enough to be it's own little patch of paradise, but close enough that it's not an epic quest to get to the city. The cost of living i…
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Stuart Park

4.5Ranked 7th
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Adam Gulliford

"Edge of the City"

Stuart Park is a great suburb with a combination of established houses, villas and new apartment complexes. It is a great family area with plenty of parks, schools and green space. It is located only …
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Anula

4.5Ranked 8th
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communityspirit

"community spirit"

We have lived at Anula for 10 years and have happily raised our children here. The reason why we have lived here for so long is that this suburb has access to beautiful shady, well maintained parkland…
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Parap

4.5Ranked 9th
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NicM

"Oh Parap, how I miss you"

I lived here for three years and I miss it sooooo much. Excellent public transport, great pubs, great culture, one of the best "vibes" in Australia. The only downside is the extreme cost of living.
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Fannie Bay

4.5Ranked 10th
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Tracy2

"This is where you want to be in Darwin"

This suburb is the best of "old Darwin". Tropical houses, big blocks of land & old established gardens. Away from the small block suburbs where everyone is jammed in close - there is room to move here…
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Karama

4.5Ranked 11th
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Kirsty

"Up and coming suburb"

We love living in Karama. There is plenty of potential for growth with large blocks.
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Ludmilla

4Ranked 12th
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Simon Watts

"Location Location Location!!!"

After living on the leafy and secluded court of Bul Bul Ct Ludmilla for over 13 years I cant recommend it enough. Close to the CBD, popular beachs, shops and cafes I can encourage anyone thinking of …
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Durack

4Ranked 13th
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Jody Hayes

"Durack"

Situated in Palmerston, Durack is positioned approximately 22km from Darwin City . One of Durack's defining features is the majority of homes conveniently within walking distance to the serene lakes o…
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Muirhead

4Ranked 15th
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Alexandra Magriplis

"Muirhead"

Muirhead, a beacon of modernity in the suburban landscape, stands as a testament to contemporary living with its newly developed residential areas showcasing sleek and modern homes. This suburb, disti…
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Millner

3.5Ranked 16th
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Holco

"Quiet living, central to everything"

We moved to Millner 4 months ago and love it! There's great facilities in the area, not too far from the Nightcliff shopping centre, fresh fruit & veg at the shops on Bagot Rd and of course the market…
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Howard Springs

3.5Ranked 17th
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jezz

"Peaceful, quiet life, still close to town!"

We have been living in HS for the past 6 months now (Friarbird Crescent), we have lived in Palmerston and also the Northern suburbs before. We were tossing up weather to buy either a new house in like…
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Moulden

3Ranked 18th
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Tony Ford

"Moulden, some great places."

Moulden can be broken into 2 parts, South Moulden and North Moulden. North Moulden is walking distance to Palmerston High School, sports facilities and swimming pool. South Moulden has many housing c…
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Gunn

2Ranked 19th
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Kim Johnston

"Gunn"

Established in the early 2000’s 23.1km (14 min) from Darwin. 1.6km (1 min) from Palmerston CBD. Boasting the picturesque Sanctuary lakes with community services, a hill for the kids to cardboard slid…
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Woodroffe

2Ranked 20th
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Jody Hayes

"Woodroffe"

Woodroffe is an inner-city suburb of Palmerston. It is 25 km southeast of the Darwin CBD and 2.1 km from Palmerston City. Shops, schools, childcare centres, sporting facilities are all close by. Woodr…
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