Northern Territory · Postcode 0820
Eaton postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 5 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Eaton at a glance vs NT
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NT
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Eaton ranks: household income is in the top 10% of NT suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Eaton vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Eaton | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,528 +NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $254 -NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Median age | 27 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% -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.
Eaton (0820) is a coastal town in regional Northern Territory. It lies around 5 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, Eaton has a population of 284 with a median age of 27. The median weekly household income is $2,528, above the NT average. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 14 (4.9% of residents).
Housing in Eaton includes a median weekly rent of $254, 78 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Eaton scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Eaton is part of the Darwin Suburbs statistical area in Northern Territory.
Eaton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0820 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 284 |
| Median Age | 27 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,528/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,403/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $254 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 15.4 km² |
| Population Density | 18/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 78 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (4.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -12.4256 |
| Longitude | 130.865 |
| Distance from Darwin | 5 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darwin |
| Area (SA3) | Darwin Suburbs |
| Local Government | Darwin |
| State Electorate | Sanderson |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 87 (30.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 30 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 138 (48.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 21 (7.4%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 19 (6.7%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (2.5%) |
| Arthritis | 3 (1.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (1.1%) |
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 | 25 (34.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 43 (59.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 4 (5.6%) |
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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.