Question 1

Is Alawa a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Alawa is an established, leafy suburb in Darwin’s northern suburbs with a quietly residential character. Original single-storey brick homes sit alongside renovated houses and newer townhouses, and streets are wide and shaded by tropical trees. The area appeals to families and people who value backyard space and easy access to local parks and sporting fields. Alawa is home to 2,078 people, with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $2,083 a week; owner-occupiers make up 62.4% of dwellings while 37.6% are rented.

Everyday life is made easy by proximity to the Casuarina retail and commercial precinct for shopping and services, regular bus links and straightforward road connections. The suburb is included in the City of Darwin’s Lakeside Drive precinct master plan, which outlines upgrades around the community garden, hall and sporting ovals and improvements to paths, car parks and water supply, and also flags possible additions such as a dog park and extra parking. Whether Alawa suits you will depend on whether you want a settled, garden-oriented suburb with handy local amenities and transport links.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Alawa?

Accepted Answer

Renting in Alawa would take a noticeable share of a typical local household's income as recorded at the last Census. A house rent of $680 a week is about 32.7% of that weekly household income, a sizeable share, while a unit rent of $510 a week is about 24.5% of that income, a moderate share. For someone renting rather than buying, the unit market looks the more manageable option on these figures, and whether that feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Alawa a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months house values in Alawa climbed 29.7%, a strong rise in what a house is worth. House rents rose 7.9% over the same period, a solid increase in rental income. Capital growth has outpaced rental growth this year, and which of those matters more will depend on your investment goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	29.7%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	9	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	61	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$680	$510
Change in rent Past 12 months	7.9%	N/A

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