Stuart Park
NT 820 • Greater Darwin
About Stuart Park
Stuart Park is a compact inner-city suburb of Darwin, situated approximately 3 kilometres north-west of the Darwin CBD within the City of Darwin local government area. With a population of 4,101, the suburb skews young — the median age is just 34 — and attracts a diverse mix of professionals, university students, and recently arrived migrants, reflected in the fact that more than a third of residents were born overseas. Median household income sits at around $2,278 per week, well above the national average, underpinning a predominantly apartment and townhouse housing stock.
Stuart Park is ideally placed for Darwin lifestyle, sitting within walking distance of the famous Mindil Beach Sunset Market, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, and the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens. Darwin city buses serve the suburb, connecting residents to the CBD and wider Darwin region. The suburb has a cosmopolitan, transient character driven by its proximity to government agencies, Charles Darwin University, and the Darwin waterfront, making it popular with professionals and newcomers keen to put down roots close to the city action.
Stuart Park falls under postcode 820 and is governed by Darwin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Fong Lim electorate.
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Location
Housing 2021 Census
16 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Route 10, Route 4 — Darwin CBD (Smith Street) 10-15 min
Commute to Darwin CBD
🛣️ Very close to Darwin CBD; bus routes connect to Smith Street Mall and Casuarina
Walking distance to the waterfront, Mindil Beach, and several local shops, though a car is useful for larger errands and outer Darwin destinations
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Philippines 202
- 2. Nepal 189
- 3. England 131
- 4. New Zealand 118
- 5. Sri Lanka 113
- 6. India 99
- 7. China 52
- 8. Ireland 45
- 9. Vietnam 45
- 10. Indonesia 42
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)