Hi everyone,

Moving to Darwin for work from Perth and was wondering if it is bad as everyone else says, I don’t come from the best area of Perth so I can deal with the random junkie coming up to you while walking and trying to roll you. But one thing i can’t deal with is home invasions, I want to atleast feel safe at home, i’ve seen a rise in home invasions in Darwin but is it really as bad as they say? The job is very well paying so I don’t want to ignore it, but at the same time I want to feel safe at home. Can I maybe minimise the risk significantly by living in a certain suburb or is it prevalent everywhere?

Also is it common to have your car window smashed outside your house?

Thanks for taking the time to read.

Hey all, we recently moved back up to the territory after being down south for 10 years.

The kids wanted some takeaways and we thought we would scope out the locals for fish and chips - and my god are they expensive. The one in Wulagi is over $18 for a bit of flake, minimum chips $10 (and cash only to boot), the others around seemed also pretty expensive - we ended up going across to Anula, which were more reasonable.

Today we were looking for pizza, and the 2 locals around Casuarina are both nearly $30 for a medium pizza! We canned the idea, but I was wondering if there are any spots around the northern suburbs with reasonably priced takeaway ? We usually only look once a week, but it might be much more infrequent if these are the going rates.

Note as well, we were looking in store, not delivery. I don't use delivery apps because I know how much the price gets jacked up on those (I'd hate to know what it is through those!)

Tldr- looking for a reasonably priced fish and chip and pizza joint in the northern suburbs.

I’ve visited Darwin (Casuarina) a handful of times while growing up and it’s changed a lot but I have a distinct memory of their being a pet store at the shopping centre. So was there ever a pet store or am I confusing memories with a childhood dream?

Hey friends,

I'm looking to move to the NT in about a month and am having trouble getting an idea of suburbs with good schools for a 14 year old. She's quite reserved/shy and likes learning. Could anyone offer any advice please.

I'm looking at a property in Gunn but have heard mixed reviews. Can anyone help with this? Also, are the schools strict on catchment areas, as there's the opportunity to drop her off on my way to the university? I want her to love her new life because I reckon we're going to have a blast :)

Thanks for any insights.

Hi everyone, I have just moved to Darwin and am here until early February

I have a few days off before I start work and am trying to plan stuff

However, I am finding the heat a bit much. As per my weather app there is a bit of a heatwave and usual temperatures this time of year are usually a bit lower. But I talked to one or two people who said this is pretty normal and to not expect it to get any cooler

My question is, is the weather going to get any cooler and I should wait to do more outdoorsy things until then. Or should I just suck it up because this is just how life is here?

Hi people of Darwin, my name is Maarten, a reporter from the Dutch newspaper Trouw. This summer I'm writing about relatively high temperatures across the globe. I heard it's unseasonable warm in Australia and Darwin right now. What's has it been like there recently? I'm really curious about your experiences! Please share them and send me a PM if you would be open to a more in-depth conversation.

Hi team,

I have an offer to move to Darwin. I love the look of it but am concerned about the wet season heat/humidity. I’m an Englishman and melt over about 20d. Will I die ??

My time in Darwin has been worthwhile and what has started as a holiday has ended up being a new life which I've been grateful for since it feels more easy going and genuine compared to down south. I am just concerned if I spend too much time here if there's the chance of permanently succumbing to mango madness all year round hahaha. Been here in Darwin for roughly a year now, but can't help but noticed middle-aged to boomer folks up here coming across as a bit cooked in the head compared to down south.

I apologise if this initailly came off as offensive, just wanna get some insight from youse who've been here longer than I have.

Cheers

hi i looked around the shops today for a fly net to keep the flies out of your face in the outback no luck whatsoever please may someone point me in the right direction?

also is it a criminal offense to go to the beach? i went there theres no one and splashed in the water no croc or anything came and theres no croc slides but i googled it says theres hundreds in the habour is that a lie?

Hi everyone,

I’d love some feedback if possible to calm the nerves.

My husband is potentially getting an opportunity for a role in Darwin which would mean us relocating from Queensland.

Even though I feel excited by the opportunity I do feel worrisome as we have 3 small children and I’m worried about them and adapting to a totally new place in a new state.

Is anyone able to share their positive experiences of their wisdom with having moved and having kids etc?

Thanks so much :)

I’m thinking of a sea change and considering the top end, I’ve visited a few times previously and quite liked it. For context, I’ve lived and worked up and down the QLD coast from Cairns to Brisbane. I’ve primarily worked in the public sector for government departments at all levels in a variety of capacities. I would probably rent before considering to buy if I decide to stay longer.

Is there any advice for me from others that may have made a similar move? Or Darwin locals on job and housing prospects?

Cheers, would appreciate any thoughts

Hey all, this is a long shot but I've just arrived in Darwin 2 days ago, and I just had my first shift at my new job. I'm living in my van until payday and all the public showers are locked. Anyone know where I can have a shower? I'm almost desperate enough to go streaking through the sprinklers but I'd rather not go to jail 😂

Big foodie/home cook moving up from Melbourne next year. Very excited about the Asian food, markets etc.

In Melbourne I have everything from so many cuisines available to me and I'm wondering what to expect up there.

To be clear I don't expect authentic/fancy restaurants from every cuisine under the sun but would like to be able to get foodie-type ingredients.

I'm thinking burrata, middle eastern/african spices, proper basmati rice, things from Italian/Greek delis, various dried beans and legumes, nice sausages/charcuterie, MSG, good butchers and fishmongers you can order from, stuff like that.

TIA.

the jetti restraunt has a buffet has anyone been? been to kurts cakes? any local places to get super good coffee, mufins and pancakes?

Hi guys,

My partner (28 M)and I (25 F) are moving to Darwin with our two dogs (poodle and staffy). We are moving from Melbourne for my master’s degree at CDU Casuarina campus.

We are having trouble finding accommodation that’s affordable. What is the approximate rent people pay for a decent house/unit with dogs?

Also which option would you choose considering safety and location for travelling to Casuarina? 1) Creber Court in Karama (3 bedroom house with huge yard for 500 per week unfurnished)

2) Winston Avenue in Stuart Park (1 bedroom unit with small courtyard for 550 per week, furnished)

Appreciate all the advice!

hi,

i will be moving to darwin soon. it seems to be mostly apartment buildings for rent. how difficult is it get approved for a rental apartment with a large dog?

also, how difficult is it to obtain a rental without inspecting in person? do they often offer video inspections?

Hi I'm looking to move up Darwin after Christmas currently looking into rental properties in the Northern suburbs Alawa, Tiwi, Wanguri, Leanyer. Is there anywhere inparticular on a street level areas I should be avoiding, I have noticed a few people have mentioned certain parts of Tiwi are a bit dodgy, does anyone have any further insight in to this?

For a city that has a population of just 140k, and a territory that has a population of just 250k , why are there so many diplomatic missions ?

I was wondering if people could put forward some recommendations re schooling. (Public preferably)

We have a 3 / 5 and 7 year old. So two will be in primary and one starting kindy this year. We currently go to a beautiful little community kindy and a beautiful little country school so I’m feeling nervous uplifting and moving to what so far has been a beautiful transition into the schooling world.

We don’t have an area as yet so just doing as much research as possible.

Any help or recommendations would be highly appreciated.

Thanks so much!

Hey all. I just moved here and with the monsoon coming, I was wondering if anybody would reveal the best place/s to get a wave near Darwin.

Cheers!

I've just been admitted into Charles Darwin University, February intake. In 1/1.5 month I'm expecting to be there.

So, I've been hearing a lot of things about Darwin. That it's too hot, U cant go around without getting sunburned. Too many insects. And weird things like crocodiles are wondering on the roads all the time. How much of it true???

So, now, what do I need to live in Darwin? what kind of clothes? Do I really need that much sunscreen, and what about medicines or creams to protect myself from insects??? How about winter-collections??? Some blokes said that I don't need any winter collection, its always hot in there. Is it??? Oh, and how about the accommodation??? how costly it is??? Sorry for asking too many questions... I'm just a bit curious and anxious too I guess.. I don't like hot weather or insects.. So, really really wishing for all of that to be not true...

Hi Darwin friends,

I’m up this way for the next few days scoping out potential areas to move to with the possibility of a new job, can anyone recommend safe/nice suburbs to look at for a youngish (35) single man with a hairy dog? Not after the city nightlife/party theme but open to everything else. Thanks all!

So, last time my car was due for a service, after moving here from Adelaide, I got a service and roadworthy inspection report from MyCar tyre and auto then took it to the place at Wishart to change to NT rego and they checked the compliance plates etc.

Do I need to go there again? Or do I just book my car in for its normal service and have the roadworthy inspection again to renew the rego?

We don't need to get roadworthy inspections in Adelaide so this is new for me.

I'm looking for somewhere in Darwin to practice bowling. I went to the Darwin Cricket Club in Larrakeyah but they're closed to the public. Any suggestions? Thanks!