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Darwin
City in Northern Territory, Australia
Overview
Darwin is the capital of Australia's Northern Territory, set on the Timor Sea. Known for its tropical climate, laid-back lifestyle, and rich multicultural history, Darwin is a gateway to spectacular natural wonders like Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
Territory
Northern Territory
Population
122,207
Time Zone
Australia/Darwin
Coordinates
-12.46°, 130.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
73
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$3,065
Local Cost
$1,900
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
28.2°C
Summer Avg
29.0°C
Winter Avg
26.0°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
14.0°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1651 mm
Internet Speed
59 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
66 ms
City Vibrancy
71
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
17
Parks
38
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DRW
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 146 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.
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