NT · 0810

Rapid Creek

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Rapid Creek, NT 0810.

Rapid Creek, NT 0810

About Rapid Creek

Welcome to Rapid Creek

Rapid Creek refers to both a creek in the city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia and the name of a suburb north of the city, situated where the creek meets Darwin Harbour. It is the traditional country and waterways of the Larrakia people.

Market snapshot

Rapid Creek property market

Median price ranks #3,558 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 6%
Type

Median sale price

$1.05m

House · 4 bed

Median rent

per week

Gross rental yield

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$606k

Median

$1.05m

Premium

$1.21m

Days on market

Auction clearance

0%

Sold this year

13

Median sold price trend · House 4 bed

Compound growth +2.6% / yr over 4 yrs

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Rapid Creek by dwelling type.

Apartment / Unit70%
House25%
Land5%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Rapid Creek, NT 0810.

Population

3,261

residents (2021)

Median age

35

years

Household income

$2,208

median, per week

Median rent

$350

per week

Median mortgage

$1,956

per month

Mortgage / income

20%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Rapid Creek

Independent & Catholic schools

The Essington School

T-12CoEdPrivate
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

T-6CoEdCatholic
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The Essington School - Senior Campus

Private

Recent results

Recently sold in Rapid Creek

$439k

5/79 Aralia Street

apartment2 bd · 1 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1m

7 Arafura Court

house4 bd · 3 ba · 4 car

Sold ~July 2026

$205k

19/91 Aralia Street

apartment1 bd · 1 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.21m

34 Chapman Road

house5 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$566k

9/282 Casuarina Drive

apartment3 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$233k

4/89 Aralia Street

apartment1 bd · 1 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1m

9 Cummins Street

house4 bd · 3 ba · 4 car

Sold ~June 2026

$465k

203/21 Sergison Circuit

apartment2 bd · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Price map around Rapid Creek

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Common questions

Rapid Creek suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Rapid Creek?

The median unit price in Rapid Creek, NT is $430k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 18.9%.

How much is rent in Rapid Creek?

The median weekly rent in Rapid Creek is around $580 per week.

Is Rapid Creek a good place to live?

Rapid Creek refers to both a creek in the city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia and the name of a suburb north of the city, situated where the creek meets Darwin Harbour. Rapid Creek is an established residential suburb in NT, with a population of around 3,261 and 3 schools in the area.

What is the population of Rapid Creek?

Rapid Creek has a population of 3,261 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 35.

What schools are in Rapid Creek?

There are 3 schools in or near Rapid Creek, including The Essington School, St Paul's Catholic Primary School and The Essington School - Senior Campus.

How long do homes take to sell in Rapid Creek?

Properties in Rapid Creek take around 67 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.

How much do you need to buy in Rapid Creek?

Entry-level properties in Rapid Creek start around $350k, while premium homes reach $529k.

What suburbs are near Rapid Creek?

Suburbs near Rapid Creek include Nightcliff, Millner, Coconut Grove, Brinkin and Alawa.

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