City of Palmerston
Bakewell
Bakewell at a glance
Median house
$484,500
Median unit
$257,000
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
3,091
Median age 32
The brief
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.
Day to day
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 (warm), winter mornings around 19°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1705mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Darwin Airport station, 4.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
3,091
Median age
32
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $484,500 on a typical sale, in line with the the Northern Territory median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$484,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $257,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
$484,500
$257,000
3,091
Median age: 32
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For investors
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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.51%
Based on $484,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.69%
Based on $257,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202652%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
NT Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Palmerston, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
733
total offences in 2026 across the Palmerston LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bakewell.
Local schools for Bakewell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bakewell Primary School
Rosebery Primary School
Woodroffe Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1705 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.3°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
19.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Darwin Airport (4 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bakewell.
- What is the median house price in Bakewell?
- The median house price in Bakewell, NT 0832 is $484,500. The median unit price is $257,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Bakewell postcode?
- Bakewell is in the 0832 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- 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?
- Bakewell has approximately 3,091 residents. The median age is 32.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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