The Gardens, NT Family Guide
NT 0820 · City of Darwin
Discover The Gardens with your family: kids' activities, parks, schools and everyday family life.
How The Gardens rates for families
How we rate suburbs →Each factor is scored 0–5 against a fixed standard (not against other suburbs), and the overall is their average. Here is what we measured and why each scored what it did.
Average of the 5 factors scored so far.
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Kids' activities5.0/5
15 kinds within 3 km
12 kinds or more scores 5 · 5 kinds scores 3 · none scores 0
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Public transport0.2/5
4.4% of homes near a frequent stop or station
95% of homes or more scores 5 · 60% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0
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Parks & play1.8/5
43% of homes within a 400 m walk of a park
95% of homes or more scores 5 · 70% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0
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GP access5.0/5
95.1% of homes within 1 km of a GP
75% of homes or more scores 5 · 40% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0
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Hot days2.4/5
20.4 days a year at 35°C or hotter
5 days or less scores 5 · 15 days scores 3 · 40 days or more scores 0
- Not rated yet:
- School access (not rated in NT yet)
- Commute to the city (not measured yet)
- Everyday shopping (not measured yet)
- Flood (not rated anywhere yet)
- Bushfire (not rated in NT yet)
Also known, not scored: Home internet — 100% of homes on fixed-line NBN (true of almost every city suburb, so it does not tell suburbs apart).
Data sources (8)
- Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ASGS Edition 3, CC BY 4.0 — ASGS Edition 3 allocation file: Suburbs and Localities 2021 (CC BY 4.0)
- Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021, CC BY 4.0 — Census of Population and Housing: Mesh Block Counts, 2021 (CC BY 4.0)
- AroundSchools activity directory — AroundSchools activity directory (ACTIVE listings) (AroundSchools own data)
- © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL — OpenStreetMap extract (walking network, OSRM foot profile) (ODbL 1.0)
- © Northern Territory Government, CC BY 4.0 — Bus timetable data (Darwin, Alice Springs) (CC BY 4.0)
- Geoscience Australia, National HealthDirect Health Facilities (from Healthdirect Australia's National Health Services Directory), CC BY 4.0 — National HealthDirect Health Facilities – General practice (CC BY 4.0)
- SILO climate data, Queensland Government, CC BY 4.0 — SILO gridded daily maximum temperature (CC BY 4.0)
- © NBN Co Limited, via data.gov.au, CC BY 4.0 — National Broadband Network: Broadband Service Footprints (fixed line) (CC BY 4.0)
Rated 28 October 2026 (method 0.4-draft).
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Explore The Gardens
Parks, playgrounds and community places to discover nearby.
Activities around The Gardens
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Sports & local clubs around The Gardens
Tennis around The Gardens
4 listed within 5 km of The Gardens · 2 in The Gardens
In The Gardens
In The Gardens
2.3 km from central The Gardens
See all 4 within 5 km
- Tennis NT · Fannie Bay · 2.8 km
Football (AFL) around The Gardens
4 listed within 5 km of The Gardens · 1 in The Gardens
In The Gardens
0.4 km from central The Gardens
0.5 km from central The Gardens
See all 4 within 5 km
- St Mary's U10's · 0.6 km
Other sports around The Gardens
3 listed within 5 km of The Gardens · 1 in The Gardens
1.1 km from central The Gardens
1.9 km from central The Gardens
See all 3 within 5 km
- Lakeside Mini Golf · The Gardens · 0 km
Soccer around The Gardens
3 listed within 5 km of The Gardens · 1 in The Gardens
2.9 km from central The Gardens
See all 3 within 5 km
- Lakeside Mini Golf · The Gardens · 0 km
- Fannie Bay Racecourse · Parap · 2.3 km
More things to do around The Gardens
Arts & dance around The Gardens
5 listed within 5 km of The Gardens
1.4 km from central The Gardens
2.3 km from central The Gardens
2.3 km from central The Gardens
Not finding it in The Gardens? Listed in Parap (2 · 1.4 km), Coconut Grove (1 · 6.9 km)
See all 5 within 5 km
- Darwin Sailing Club · Darwin · 1.9 km
- Goodstart Early Learning · Woolner · 2.4 km
Kids' activities & play around The Gardens
2 listed within 5 km of The Gardens · 1 in The Gardens
In The Gardens
1.1 km from central The Gardens
Schools within 3 km of The Gardens
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9 schools within 3 km of the The Gardens centre, 3 with a The Gardens address.
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Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Playgrounds (verified features) (1)
Libraries (2)
Darwin City Library
Darwin City · 2.3 km
Public pools (1)
Sports grounds (2)
Parks (4 of 8)
Old Boab Tree in Cavenagh Street
Darwin City · 1.6 km
Show 2 more Parks
Charles Darwin National Park
Darwin City · 1.9 km
Vestey's Lagoon
Fannie Bay · 1.8 km
What's coming up
One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.
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At a glance
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around The Gardens: 18 kids' activities within 5 km, 3 schools in The Gardens, and parks and playgrounds.
- Kids' activities
- Arts & dance, Kids' activities & play
- Explore nearby
- Parap, Fannie Bay, and Coconut Grove
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Browse mapped places (41)
- Larrakeyah Primary SchoolSchool
- Northern Territory School of Distance EducationSchool
- St John's Catholic College - DarwinSchool
- Darwin High SchoolSchool
- Darwin Middle SchoolSchool
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool
- Stuart Park Primary SchoolSchool
- Parap Primary SchoolSchool
- SEDA College NTSchool
- Lakeside Mini GolfActivity
- Gardens Tennis ComplexActivity
- Banks U10'sActivity
- Waratah U10sActivity
- WaratahActivity
- St Mary's U10'sActivity
- Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht AssociationActivity
- Darwin Entertainment CentreActivity
- Darwin Sailing ClubActivity
- Northern Centre for Contemporary ArtActivity
- Fannie Bay RacecourseActivity
- Outstation Gallery - Aboriginal Art From Art CentresActivity
- Elemental Gymnastics IncorporatedActivity
- Goodstart Early LearningActivity
- Wave LagoonActivity
- Kumon Fannie Bay Education CentreActivity
- Tennis NTActivity
- Northern Territory Soccer FederationActivity
- Mindil BeachPark or community place
- Darwin Botanic GardensPark or community place
- Kahlin OvalPark or community place
- Old Boab Tree in Cavenagh StreetPark or community place
- Vestey's LagoonPark or community place
- Charles Darwin National ParkPark or community place
- Darwin Council - Karama Branch LibraryPark or community place
- Tamarind ParkPark or community place
- Darwin 5k Park RunPark or community place
- Bennett ParkPark or community place
- Darwin City LibraryPark or community place
- Parap Swimming PoolPark or community place
- Raw Spirit WaterparkPark or community place
- Kurringal ParkPark or community place
Your council & community
The Gardens within City of Darwin
3 of the council area’s 45 activity providers · 2nd of 19 suburbs by number of providers
Council-wide information and places near this suburb have different geographic scopes.
Homes with family context
Homes in and around The Gardens
A summary. Each home’s page shows the schools and activities around it.
Recently sold within 5 km of The Gardens
Homes that have sold nearby. We don’t show sale prices.
Larrakeyah, NT 0820
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Larrakeyah, NT 0820
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
The Gardens, NT 0820
Property Type: House
Cullen Bay, NT 0820
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Larrakeyah, NT 0820
Property Type: House
Larrakeyah, NT 0820
Property Type: Townhouse
Nearby suburbs
Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.
Parap
3 activity providers · 1.4 km
Fannie Bay
3 activity providers · 2.9 km
Coconut Grove
2 activity providers · 6.9 km
Nightcliff
3 activity providers · 7.1 km
Compare activities, schools & parks
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The Gardens
Tennis 2, Football (AFL) 1, Other sports 1, Soccer 1 +1
3 schools · 2 parks
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Parap1.4 km · same council
Arts & dance 2, Soccer 1, Tennis 1
1 school · 0 parks
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Fannie Bay2.9 km · same council
Tutoring & STEM 1, Soccer 1, Tennis 1
1 school · 4 parks
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Coconut Grove6.9 km · same council
Arts & dance 1, Swimming 1
0 schools · 1 park
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Nightcliff7.1 km · same council
Football (AFL) 2, Swimming 1
1 school · 2 parks
| Area | Activities listed there | Schools | Parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens | Tennis 2, Football (AFL) 1, Other sports 1, Soccer 1 +1 | 3 | 2 |
| Parap1.4 km · same council | Arts & dance 2, Soccer 1, Tennis 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fannie Bay2.9 km · same council | Tutoring & STEM 1, Soccer 1, Tennis 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Coconut Grove6.9 km · same council | Arts & dance 1, Swimming 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nightcliff7.1 km · same council | Football (AFL) 2, Swimming 1 | 1 | 2 |
Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.
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Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 28 Oct 2026.
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Local guides & reading
Browse all articlesSchool, activity and family guides for readers exploring The Gardens.
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Broader reading for NT families
Junior Soccer in the Northern Territory (2026/27): Ages, Season and Where to Play
Kids in the Northern Territory can start organised soccer from about age four — Football NT runs Coles MiniRoos for children aged 4 to 11, with club football from 12 to 18. Below: how the season and…
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What Kids Actually Do in the NT (Boys and Girls, 2025 Data)
The most common organised activity for children in the Northern Territory is Swimming, which 20.4% of all children take part in outside school hours. For boys the most common is soccer (23.4%), and…
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All kids' activities listed in The Gardens
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