Question 1

Is Virginia a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Virginia is a rural-residential suburb on Darwin’s outer fringe, set among open paddocks and patches of tropical bushland. Large land blocks, hobby farms and freestanding timber and brick homes create a quiet, low-density streetscape where residents often choose acreage living, small-scale agriculture or space for animals. Local services in Virginia itself are limited, so daily life blends a country rhythm with practical trips to nearby town centres for schools and shopping. The outlook and wide blocks are the suburb’s lasting appeal and it sits about 31 km south east of the Darwin CBD.

With a population of 1,811 and a median age of 43, Virginia is strongly family-centred: couple families make up 87.5% of reported families (45.8% with children, 41.7% without). Most homes are owner-occupied (80.8%) and median household income is $2,678 a week. That mix tends to suit people after space and a quieter, country rhythm while accepting that everyday services usually mean trips to nearby towns.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in Virginia, NT 0834 to publish reliable price or rent figures. Without current price or rent data, it's not possible to say how expensive housing is here compared with local incomes.

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 Virginia a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Median house values in Virginia climbed 23.8% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what houses are worth and a clear sign of capital growth on the house side for the year. If you are weighing Virginia up as an investment, that house-value change is the number that speaks to capital growth; whether it suits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

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	23.8%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	3	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	90	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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