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Northern Territory · Postcode 0820
The Gardens postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 2 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
The Gardens 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 The Gardens ranks: household income is in the top 25% 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
The Gardens vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | The Gardens | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,156 ≈NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $388 +NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈NT | $1,631 | $1,958 | $2,025 |
| Median age | 36 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% -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.
The Gardens (0820) is a coastal town in regional Northern Territory. It lies around 2 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, The Gardens has a population of 726 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $2,156, close to the NT average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 60 (8.3% of residents).
Housing in The Gardens includes a median weekly rent of $388, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 286 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Rental properties account for 63.8% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, The Gardens scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the The Gardens area, including Darwin High School, Darwin Middle School, St John's Catholic College and others.
The Gardens is part of the Darwin Suburbs statistical area in Northern Territory.
The Gardens details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0820 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 726 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,156/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,273/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $388 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Population Density | 403/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 286 |
| Australian Citizens | 72.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 60 (8.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -12.448611 |
| Longitude | 130.836389 |
| Distance from Darwin | 2 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 | 109 (15.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 71 (9.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 309 (42.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 160 (22.0%) |
| 65+ years | 91 (12.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 44 (6.1%) |
| Asthma | 36 (5.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 26 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 25 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 19 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 9 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 19 (6.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 142 (50.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 98 (35.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 21 (7.5%) |
Schools in The Gardens
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in The Gardens. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near The Gardens
Same Postcode (0820)
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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.