NT · Victoria Daly Council
Victoria River, 0852
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- River access
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Victoria River is a residential smaller community in Victoria Daly with a familiar suburban feel. Distance from the capital is part of the appeal, with wide open surrounds and a self-contained community rhythm. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with family life visible on every street.
There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.
Population
- Population
- 126
- Median age
- 24
- Median household income / week
- $1,625
- Dwelling vacancy
- 45.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 22
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 68.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Jul 2026)
- 92
- Against the person
- 38
- Against property
- 54
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 730.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 3 residents
- State safety percentile
- 30.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -42.2%
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- 021 Serious Assault27
- 044 Acts That Threaten, Harass Or Control5
- 061 Burglary - Dwelling (House Break-Ins), Actual11
- 07* Other Theft20
- 11 Property Damage Offences18
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- NT Police crime statistics (reporting region / SA2) — Northern Territory Police · Period: Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Jul 2026; Jan 2026 to Jul 2026 · Updated on site · Monthly CSV; regional totals where suburb-level data unavailable
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- 021 Serious Assaultcrime27
- 044 Acts That Threaten, Harass Or Controlcrime5
- 061 Burglary - Dwelling (House Break-Ins), Actualcrime11
- 07* Other Theftcrime20
- 11 Property Damage Offencescrime18
Data sources & freshness
- NT Police crime statistics (reporting region / SA2) — Northern Territory Police · Updated on site · Monthly CSV; regional totals where suburb-level data unavailable
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Comparable suburbs
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