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Overview

Rapid Creek lies north of Darwin where the creek meets the harbour, bounded by Trower Road, Nightcliff Road and the Darwin Harbour foreshore. The suburb is primarily residential, with most houses built in the 1960s during Nightcliff’s expansion, and Casuarina Drive provides a coastal link to the city and neighbouring suburbs.

The oldest Sunday market in Darwin operates here each weekend, offering fresh produce, Asian ingredients and a variety of multicultural food stalls. A string of parks, Rapid Creek Park, Ternau Park, Dudley Park and Bill Bell Park, creates ample green space for walking and recreation, while schools such as Nightcliff Middle School, Nightcliff Primary and The Essington School sit within a kilometre. Nearby Nightcliff Oval and sports clubs add to the active, family‑friendly atmosphere, making Rapid Creek a relaxed yet well‑connected coastal community.