Northern Territory · Postcode 0812
Karama postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 10 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Karama 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.
Detailed comparison table
Karama vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Karama | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,783 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $293 ≈NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 +NT | $1,631 | $1,958 | $2,025 |
| Median age | 35 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ≈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.
Karama (0812) is a coastal town in regional Northern Territory. It lies around 10 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, Karama has a population of 4,803 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,783, below the NT average. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. The Indigenous population is 904 (18.8% of residents).
Housing in Karama includes a median weekly rent of $293, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 1,554 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 61.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Karama scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Karama area, including O'Loughlin Catholic College, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Manunda Terrace Primary School and others.
Karama is part of the Darwin Suburbs statistical area in Northern Territory.
Karama details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0812 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4,803 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,783/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $838/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $293 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2325/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,554 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 904 (18.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -12.401069 |
| Longitude | 130.916889 |
| Distance from Darwin | 10 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darwin |
| Area (SA3) | Darwin Suburbs |
| Local Government | Darwin |
| State Electorate | Wanguri |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,088 (22.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 674 (14.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,311 (27.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,223 (25.5%) |
| 65+ years | 499 (10.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 349 (7.3%) |
| Arthritis | 291 (6.1%) |
| Diabetes | 260 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 165 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 119 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 57 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 22 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 139 (9.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 524 (34.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 508 (33.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 342 (22.6%) |
Schools in Karama
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Karama. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Karama
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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.