Zuccoli
At a median age of 28, Zuccoli skews 12 years younger than the national figure, making it one of Darwin's youngest family suburbs by demographic profile. Household income sits in the 94.6th percentile nationally, yet 72.5% of dwellings carry a mortgage, reflecting a community at the wealth-building stage rather than one with accumulated equity. The suburb spans 3.34 km2 at a density of 1,237 residents per km2, with 95.9% separate houses and average household size of 3.0, above the national figure. Nearly 35.7% of residents were born overseas, 14.1 percentage points higher than the national rate, with Filipino ancestry the third most common group behind English and Other.
Population
4,131
Median Age
28.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,682/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$572K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $572,000 in Zuccoli is accessible compared to major southern capitals, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 19.6%, below the 30% stress threshold, which indicates households can carry their debt comfortably. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,271. The stock is heavily weighted toward larger homes: 45.8% have 4 or more bedrooms and 51.1% have 3 bedrooms, with semi-detached stock at just 4.1% and nearly no apartments. Separate houses make up 95.9% of dwellings, higher than most Darwin suburbs. Only 2.5% of owners hold their property outright, consistent with a suburb where most buyers purchased recently. The rent-to-income ratio at 20.5% keeps renting affordable relative to income, though 25.0% of households rent rather than own.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $572,000 in Zuccoli is accessible compared to major southern capitals, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 19.6%, below the 30% stress threshold, which indicates households can carry their debt comfortably. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,271. The stock is heavily weighted toward larger homes: 45.8% have 4 or more bedrooms and 51.1% have 3 bedrooms, with semi-detached stock at just 4.1% and nearly no apartments. Separate houses make up 95.9% of dwellings, higher than most Darwin suburbs. Only 2.5% of owners hold their property outright, consistent with a suburb where most buyers purchased recently. The rent-to-income ratio at 20.5% keeps renting affordable relative to income, though 25.0% of households rent rather than own.
For Investors
Zuccoli's rental market shows a weekly rent of $550 against a $572,000 median, implying a gross yield near 5.0%, which compares favourably to major southern markets. The renter share at 25.0% is moderate, with 72.5% of dwellings owner-occupied on a mortgage. Vacancy sits at 5.3%, above the typical healthy threshold of 3%, signalling some supply pressure that prospective investors should watch. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, suggesting limited new supply in the immediate pipeline. The suburb's location in Darwin's northern growth corridor and a participation rate of 76.8% indicate a working population with stable rental capacity. Household income in the 94.6th percentile nationally supports rent affordability for tenants.
Schools in Zuccoli iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School
T-6 · 379 students
Zuccoli Primary School
T-6 · 537 students
Demographics
Zuccoli's median age of 28 is 12 years below the national average, driven by a concentration of young families: couples with children make up the largest household type at 2,252 out of 3,447 total families, and couples without children are 16.9%. Average household size of 3.0 is 0.5 above the national figure. Overseas-born residents at 35.7% sit 14.1 percentage points above national, with Filipino ancestry (590 residents) the third most common after English (1,048). Languages spoken beyond English include Greek (34), Nepali (27), Hindi (23), Punjabi (23) and Mandarin (21). University qualifications at 31.7% run 1.6 percentage points above the national rate. Christianity is the dominant religion at 1,868 residents, followed by Hinduism at 213.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.9%
Houses
4.1%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
With 95.9% separate houses and 4.1% semi-detached, Zuccoli is one of the most detached-dominant suburbs in the Darwin region. Bedroom stock leans large: 45.8% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 51.1% have 3 bedrooms, consistent with families rather than singles or couples. Tenure is mortgage-heavy at 72.5%, with outright ownership at just 2.5%, reflecting the suburb's youth as a planned residential release area. The renting share at 25.0% is below the NT average, and mortgage stress is absent with repayments at 19.6% of household income. Weekly rent of $550 and a monthly mortgage of $2,271 place Zuccoli at a price point accessible to dual-income households, given that household income ranks in the 94.6th percentile nationally.
Mortgage / mo
$2,271
Rent / wk
$550
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,328
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.3%
Unoccupied
72
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
16.9%
Couples, no children
3,447
Total families
Economy & Employment
Public administration dominates employment at 25.8% (426 workers), reflecting proximity to Darwin CBD and the NT government and defence sectors. Healthcare follows at 17.9% (295 workers) and Education at 10.0% (165 workers), together accounting for more than half the local workforce in government-linked industries. Construction employs 8.8% and Retail 6.3%. By occupation, Community and Personal Services leads at 439 workers, just above Professionals at 431. The unemployment rate is 3.2% against a participation rate of 76.8%, both indicating a tight local labour market. Full-time employment is high at 78.0%, with 1,716 residents in full-time roles compared to 485 part-time. SEIFA decile data is not available for this suburb, but household income in the 94.6th percentile nationally signals above-average economic capacity.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
78.0%
Part-time
18.8%
Participation
76.8%
Employed
2,201
Occupations
Top Industries
University
31.7%
Postgraduate
8.3%
Born Overseas
35.7%
Dwellings
1,287
Transport to Work
Car dependence in Zuccoli is among the highest in the country: 90.3% of residents drive to work, compared to lower proportions in capital city suburbs, while only 1.9% use public transport and 1.8% walk or cycle. Schools are not listed within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families likely access facilities in adjacent Darwin suburbs. Safety data is not available specifically for Zuccoli, though the suburb's low unemployment rate of 3.2% and high household income in the 94.6th percentile nationally are associated with lower disadvantage environments. Need-for-assistance rates are low at 2.3% (90 residents). Volunteering participation reaches 11.7%, consistent with an active community. Housing stress is absent, with both mortgage repayments at 19.6% and rent at 20.5% of household income, below the standard 30% stress benchmark.
Drive
90.3%
Public Transport
1.9%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Zuccoli compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zuccoli a good suburb to live in?
Zuccoli suits families seeking large detached homes with manageable housing costs. Household income sits in the 94.6th percentile nationally, mortgage repayments average $2,271 per month at a 19.6% income ratio, and the unemployment rate is 3.2%. The main trade-off is heavy car dependence at 90.3% of commuters with minimal public transport access.
What is the median house price in Zuccoli?
The estimated median house price is $572,000, based on rental yield estimation for 2025. Weekly rent averages $550 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,271. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.6% is well below the 30% stress threshold, making ownership relatively affordable for the suburb's above-average income households.
What schools are in Zuccoli?
No schools are recorded within the Zuccoli suburb boundary in this dataset. Families in the area access educational facilities in neighbouring Darwin suburbs. The local population has university qualifications at 31.7%, which is 1.6 percentage points above the national rate, reflecting an educated resident base despite the suburb's youth.
Is Zuccoli safe?
Specific crime statistics are not available for Zuccoli. As indirect indicators, the suburb has a low unemployment rate of 3.2%, household income in the 94.6th percentile nationally, and only 2.3% of residents (90 people) require daily assistance, all consistent with a low-disadvantage residential area compared to higher-risk NT suburbs.
Is Zuccoli good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $550 against a $572,000 median implies a gross yield near 5.0%, which is higher than comparable-price southern markets. However, vacancy at 5.3% is above the healthy 3% threshold. The renter pool makes up 25.0% of households and income sits in the 94.6th percentile nationally, supporting tenant affordability, though investors should monitor vacancy trends.
How is Zuccoli's population changing?
Zuccoli has a current population of 4,131 across 3.34 km2, with a density of 1,237 per km2. The suburb reflects Darwin's outer growth corridor pattern, with 34.0% of residents having moved in the five years before the Census. Its young median age of 28, which is 12 years below the national figure, points to continued family household formation as the dominant growth driver.
What languages are spoken in Zuccoli?
About 35.7% of residents were born overseas, which is 14.1 percentage points above the national figure. The top non-English languages are Greek (34 speakers), Nepali (27), Hindi (23), Punjabi (23) and Mandarin (21). Filipino ancestry is the third most common at 590 residents, behind English (1,048) and Other (806), reflecting Darwin's multicultural population mix.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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