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Northern Territory · Postcode 0820
The Narrows postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 4 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
The Narrows 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
The Narrows vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | The Narrows | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,577 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +NT | $1,631 | $1,958 | $2,025 |
| Median age | 39 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ≈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 Narrows (0820) is a coastal town in regional Northern Territory. It lies around 4 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 Narrows has a population of 632 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,577, below the NT average. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. The Indigenous population is 118 (18.7% of residents).
Housing in The Narrows includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 259 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Rental properties account for 58.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, The Narrows scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
The Narrows is part of the Darwin Suburbs statistical area in Northern Territory.
The Narrows details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0820 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 632 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,577/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $848/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1930/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 259 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 118 (18.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -12.427778 |
| Longitude | 130.860556 |
| Distance from Darwin | 4 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 | 100 (15.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 76 (12.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 189 (29.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 177 (28.0%) |
| 65+ years | 86 (13.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 43 (6.8%) |
| Diabetes | 38 (6.0%) |
| Arthritis | 36 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 28 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 19 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 18 (2.8%) |
| Dementia | 3 (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 | 65 (26.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 77 (31.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 69 (28.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 35 (14.2%) |
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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.