Browse apartments in Karama

Overview

Karama lies in Darwin’s northern fringe on the traditional Country and waterways of the Larrakia people. Developed from the late 1970s to the early 1980s, the suburb is characterised by a substantial public‑housing component – 16.8 % of residents are tenants, far above the Australian average of 3.8 % – and a predominantly low‑socioeconomic profile.

Everyday life centres around local schools such as Karama Primary, Manunda Terrace Primary, Holy Family Primary and O’Loughlin Catholic College, while the Karama Shopping Plaza hosts a council‑run library and a range of retail services. Families enjoy nearby green spaces including Whittle, Hayball and Dickinson Parks, and the area is served by the number 12 bus that links residents to schools and the wider Darwin region. The housing mix of government‑built homes and private dwellings offers a range of affordable options for the community.