Parap Postcode
Northern Territory
Parap is an inner suburb in Northern Territory, located approximately 3 km from the Darwin CBD. It falls within the 0820 postcode area and uses the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Parap has a population of 2,819 (1,386 males, 1,429 females). The median age is 36 years.
The median weekly household income in Parap is $2,231, with a median personal income of $1,281 per week.
The median weekly rent is $415 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,232.
In terms of birthplace, 83% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (88), Philippines (80), and India (79).
69.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 24.1% speak another language.
The employment rate in Parap shows 1,655 people employed (1,141 full-time, 413 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
The most common occupations are professionals (447), managers (234), and community & personal service (123).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Parap has an IRSAD score of 1069 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Parap covers an area of 1.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2558 persons per km².
Statistically, Parap sits within the Darwin Suburbs area, part of the broader Darwin region. It falls under the Unincorporated NT local government area.
The federal electorate for Parap is Solomon (Inner Metropolitan).
Parap Details
| Postcode | 0820 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,819 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,231/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,281/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $415 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,232 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2558/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,122 |
| Completed Year 12 | 56.3% |
| Australian Citizens | 75.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 151 (5.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (very advantaged) |
| Latitude | -12.4325 |
| Longitude | 130.8463 |
| Distance from Darwin | 3 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darwin |
| Area (SA3) | Darwin Suburbs |
| Local Government | Unincorporated NT |
| Federal Electorate | Solomon |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 488 (17.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 262 (9.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,065 (37.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 698 (24.8%) |
| 65+ years | 300 (10.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 187 (6.6%) |
| Asthma | 72 (2.6%) |
| Diabetes | 65 (2.3%) |
| Arthritis | 64 (2.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 58 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 41 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 36 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 84 (7.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 465 (41.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 402 (36.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 161 (14.5%) |