Question 1

Is Moil a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Moil is a modest, established residential suburb in Darwin's north, with low-set timber and brick homes on modest yards and streets shaded by mature trees. Life there is everyday suburban living: pocket parks and local reserves, Moil Oval with a playground and BBQ, and practical housing that suits young families, long-term renters and people wanting to be close to services. The suburb sits within easy reach of the Casuarina shopping precinct and has local bus links to the city and airport, so routine errands and commuting are straightforward rather than a coastal or tourist-focused lifestyle.

The community is around 2,000 people, with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $2,033 a week. Nearly half of families are couple families with children, and about two-thirds of homes are owner-occupied while roughly a third are rented. There is a planned renovation to Moil Primary School’s Block C and recent local upgrades to the shopping centre carpark, all of which feed into the suburb’s practical, settled character. Whether that mix suits you depends on what you’re looking for in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Moil?

Accepted Answer

A house rented for $650 a week in Moil would take about 32% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which sits in the sizeable-share band. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the main figure to weigh against 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 Moil a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Moil climbed a strong 17.3% over the past 12 months. That rise is the capital-growth movement for houses over the year, so it is the figure to focus on if capital gains are your priority; whether that suits your plans depends on your objectives 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	17.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	9	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	54	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$650	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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