Fannie Bay NT, 0820
Fannie Bay Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Whether you're buying, renting, or investing in Fannie Bay, NT 0820, it is an excellent first step to decide whether the suburb is an ideal option for you (and your family?). The Homes.com.au suburb profile aims to give you a better understanding of Fannie Bay property prices, market trends & demographics to enable you to be informed regarding your future purchase.
If you're looking at buying in Fannie Bay, keep reading for a brief history lesson to learn more about the fantastic lifestyle and what makes this suburb so great.
Overview Fannie Bay is an inner-city suburb of Darwin. It is one of the nearby suburbs of the CBD, along with Larrakeyah, The Gardens, Stuart Park, and Parap. Nestled in the northern section of the capital, Fannie Bay is surrounded by Fannie Bay (body of water) on the west and Ludmilla and Parap on the east. As of 2016, 2,624 people are residing within the place.
Living in Fannie Bay As a coastal suburb, Fannie Bay offers breathtaking water views. The Vestey's Lagoon and Vestey's Beach are popular weekend spots among families needing a quick getaway. And for tourists, the Fannie Bay Gaol is an excellent choice. This is a historic site that served as Darwin's central prison for more than a century.
Darwin Turf Club is also situated within the area, a famous spot that hosts the 8-day Great Northern Darwin Cup. Neighbouring the suburb are tourist attractions, including Lake Alexander, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Litchfield Park Adventures, and George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens.
History of Fannie Bay Just like most suburbs in the northern section of Darwin, Fannie Bay also derived its name from an early explorer. George Goyder, a famous surveyor, labelled the area after a renowned opera singer named Fanny Carandini.
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