Nakara (postcode 0810) is a small locality in Northern Territory within the Darwin local government area. It is home to about 1,906 residents, with a mix of young professionals and families and a median age of 36. Households earn a median income of $126K per year, with an average household size of 3 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement staying broadly stable across the broader catchment, with population growth running at +1.4% year-on-year at the LGA level. NT employment has moved +0.9% year-on-year in the official Jobs and Skills Australia NERO series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. NT also had 4 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 3 underway, and 5 in planning as at 2 October 2024, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and education. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Chinese.
The median weekly rent is $420 (Census 2021). The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.
Nakara is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1051, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 7 bus stops.
From an investment perspective, Population growth of +1.4% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.