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Charles Darwin University
48 students
Local time— ACST
ClimateTropical · wet & dry
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VibeFrontier · outback gateway
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Tiny, tropical, and surprisingly diverse — CDU has strong support services
Costs
Cost of living
Share room
$180–$260/wk
Groceries
$95–$130/wk
Bus pass
$30–$45/wk
Eating out (cheap)
$14–$19/meal
Neighbourhoods
Best suburbs for students
Casuarina$185–$225/wk
Close to CDU, student-heavy area, suburban feel
Coconut Grove$175–$215/wk
Near Nightcliff beach, laid-back, popular with outdoor types
Palmerston$165–$200/wk
Newer suburb, very affordable, 20 min bus to CDU
Estimator
What will it cost you?
Estimate
$1,050 – $1,480/ month
Based on your selections below. Estimates only.
Accommodation
$700 – $1,000/mo
Food
$250 – $350/mo
Transport
$100 – $130/mo
Typical breakdown (mid-range)
Accommodation$850/mo
Food$300/mo
Transport$115/mo
Transport tip
Darwin has limited bus services — a car or bike is very useful. The Darwin Bus service runs to CDU but check timetables, services end early (around 9pm).
Full transport guide →Weather
Only two seasons: Wet (Oct–Apr) with extreme heat, humidity and storms, and Dry (May–Sep) which is beautiful — sunny, 30°C, low humidity. Plan arrival for dry season.
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