Bakewell, NT 0832
City of PalmerstonAll suburbs in postcode 0832
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Median house price
$484,500
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Bakewell itself.
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Bakewell at a glance
- Median unit
- $257,000
- Population
- 3,091
- Median age 32
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Bakewell
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Bakewell, houses changed hands at $484,500 in 2024, in line with the the Northern Territory median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Bakewell itself. Units come in around $257,000, roughly 47% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $97,000. Prices are in line with the the Northern Territory median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $420/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $380/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Bakewell
Bakewell (0832) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $484,500, in line with the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Bakewell has roughly 3,091 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Bakewell scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (hot), winter mornings around 18°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,773 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Bakewell
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 16/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Bakewell's population at 3,091, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 70%
- Lone person
- 26%
- Owner occupied
- 52%
- Renter occupied
- 46%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.51% (median rent $420/wk against a $484,500 price tag). Units yield 7.69% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 46% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.51%
- On the $484,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 7.69%
- On the $257,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,773 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 34.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 17.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Bakewell
- What is the median house price in Bakewell?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Bakewell, NT 0832 is $484,500 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Bakewell itself. The median unit price is $257,000.
- How much is my house worth in Bakewell?
- A useful starting point is the Bakewell median house price of $484,500 (units $257,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Bakewell postcode?
- Bakewell is in the 0832 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- Where is Bakewell?
- Bakewell is a suburb in the City of Palmerston area, NT 0832.
- What is the average rent in Bakewell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Bakewell?
- There are 16 schools serving Bakewell on this page, including Bakewell Primary School, Rosebery Primary School, Woodroffe Primary School.
- How walkable is Bakewell?
- Bakewell has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bakewell?
- Bakewell is close to Rosebery Heights, Rosebery, Gunn, Woodroffe, Gray.
- What is the population of Bakewell?
- The population of Bakewell is approximately 3,091 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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