Barrow Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
14.7k
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Barrow Creek.
The postcode for Barrow Creek is 0872 (NT).
Barrow Creek (0872) sits in the Laverton region of the Northern Territory.
Barrow Creek has roughly 14,676 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Barrow Creek scores 0/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barrow Creek's population at 14,676, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
14,676
Median age
29
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$75/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$64/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
14,676
Median age: 29
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Barrow Creek.
Local schools for Barrow Creek
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Government School Catchment
Neutral Junction School
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Frequently asked
About Barrow Creek.
- What is the Barrow Creek postcode?
- Barrow Creek is in the 0872 postcode, in NT, in the Laverton region.
- Where is Barrow Creek?
- Barrow Creek is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0872, in the Laverton region.
- What is the average rent in Barrow Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $75, for units it's $64.
- What schools are in Barrow Creek?
- There are 1 schools serving Barrow Creek on this page, including Neutral Junction School.
- How walkable is Barrow Creek?
- Barrow Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barrow Creek?
- Barrow Creek is close to Tara, Davenport, Wilora, Ali Curung, Wycliffe Well.
- What is the population of Barrow Creek?
- The population of Barrow Creek is approximately 14,676 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
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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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