Casuarina
NT 810 • Northern Territory
About Casuarina
Casuarina is an established northern suburb of Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, located approximately 14 kilometres from the Darwin CBD within the City of Darwin council area. With a population of 406 residents, the suburb is compact in area at just 0.42 square kilometres and sits on the traditional country of the Larrakia people. The suburb is home to Casuarina Square, the largest shopping centre in the Northern Territory, which has made Casuarina a major retail and commercial hub for Greater Darwin.
Residents of Casuarina enjoy exceptional access to services and amenities, including the extensive retail precinct at Casuarina Square, the Casuarina Coastal Reserve with its popular swimming beach, and Charles Darwin University located nearby in the adjacent suburb of Casuarina. Darwin Bus services provide reliable connections to the CBD and other suburban areas. The suburb attracts a diverse mix of residents including university students, professionals, and families, drawn by its central location within Darwin's northern suburbs, quality infrastructure, and proximity to both the beach and the city.
Casuarina falls under postcode 810 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wanguri electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Darwin Bus Routes (multiple) — Darwin CBD (Harry Chan Ave) 25-35 min
Commute to Darwin CBD
🛣️ Bagot Road and McMillans Road are the main arterials connecting Casuarina to the Darwin CBD. Darwin Bus operates frequent services along the Stuart Highway corridor
Most daily errands can be done on foot thanks to Casuarina Square and surrounding retail precinct; the suburb is well served by footpaths and local amenities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.