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Casuarina Postcode
Northern Territory
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Casuarina Compares
Casuarina vs the NT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Casuarina | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,750 +NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $460 +NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,660 ≈NT | $1,631 | $1,958 | $2,025 |
| Median age | 27 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% -NT | 7.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NT average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Casuarina (0810) is a coastal town in regional Northern Territory. It lies around 11 km from Darwin by road. The locality is part of the Darwin Suburbs statistical area. It is administered by Darwin.
According to the 2021 Census, Casuarina has a population of 406 with a median age of 27. The median weekly household income is $2,750, above the NT average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 7 (1.7% of residents).
Housing in Casuarina includes a median weekly rent of $460, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,660, with 30 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Rental properties account for 64.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Casuarina scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Casuarina is part of the Darwin Suburbs statistical area in Northern Territory.
Casuarina Details
| Postcode | 0810 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 406 |
| Median Age | 27 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,750/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $618/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $460 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,660 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population Density | 970/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 30 |
| Australian Citizens | 28.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 7 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -12.373333 |
| Longitude | 130.881667 |
| Distance from Darwin | 11 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darwin |
| Area (SA3) | Darwin Suburbs |
| Local Government | Darwin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 17 (4.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 131 (32.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 237 (58.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 19 (4.7%) |
| 65+ years | 8 (2.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 15 (3.7%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (1.0%) |
| Cancer | 3 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 10 (37.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 11 (40.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 6 (22.2%) |
Suburbs Near Casuarina
Same Postcode (0810)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.