Suburb Property Profile: Woolner, NT 0820
Located approximately 4km north of Darwin's CBD, Woolner sits within the City of Darwin, on the traditional country and waterways of the Larrakia people. The suburb takes its name from the Woolner (Wulna) Aboriginal group, who occupied the area east of Darwin when the town was founded in 1869. Woolner is a compact, primarily light industrial suburb adjacent to Darwin's harbour precinct, though it retains a genuine residential pocket that residents describe as quiet, green and safe. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.
Location Demographics
The population of Woolner sits at 962 according to the 2021 Census, up 3.4% from 930 in 2016, across a compact area of just over 1 square kilometre. The predominant age group is 30–39, and households are primarily childless couples, with people typically working in professional occupations. Woolner's median taxable income of around $73,477 reflects Darwin's higher-wage Northern Territory economy.
Travel & Infrastructure
Woolner's proximity to Darwin's CBD — around 4–5km, or a 5-minute drive — makes it a genuinely well-connected suburb, with residents also able to walk or cycle along tracks through Bayview to the city, East Point and beyond.
Shopping
Woolner residents are within easy reach of the popular Parap Markets and Darwin's broader CBD retail and dining precinct, giving the suburb genuine everyday convenience despite having limited retail of its own.
Schools & Recreation
Woolner's residential character skews toward professionals and childless couples rather than families with school-aged children; residents typically draw on schools in neighbouring Darwin suburbs for education.
Local Amenities
Woolner has a large park that residents describe as a genuine asset for families, alongside walking and bike tracks connecting through Bayview toward the city and East Point. The suburb functions largely as a closed, low-traffic residential pocket alongside its light industrial and commercial areas — warehouse, logistics and trade businesses dominate much of the built environment — giving residents a quiet, suburban feel within a very short distance of Darwin's Mindil Beach and waterfront precinct.
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