City of Palmerston

Bellamack

NT0832

Bellamack at a glance

Walk score

12

Very car dependent

Population

2,423

Median age 29

About

Welcome to Bellamack.

Bellamack (0832) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.

Bellamack has roughly 2,423 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$420/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$360/wk

Owner occupied

38%

Renter occupied

58%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

2,423

Median age: 29

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Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Bellamack's population at 2,423, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 58% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

2,423

Median age

29

Family households

78%

Lone person

18%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Bellamack scores 12/100 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.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Theft234 (31.9%)
Property damage offences206 (28.1%)
Assault188 (25.6%)
061 Burglary - dwelling44 (6.0%)
Harm or endanger persons20 (2.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

12

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

75

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Bellamack.

Local schools for Bellamack

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Government School Catchment

Forrest Parade School

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Woodroffe Primary School

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Moulden Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1705 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

33.3°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

19.2°C

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Weather data from BOM station Darwin Airport (4 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Bellamack.

What is the Bellamack postcode?
Bellamack is in the 0832 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
What is the average rent in Bellamack?
The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $360.
What schools are in Bellamack?
There are 16 schools serving Bellamack on this page, including Forrest Parade School, Woodroffe Primary School, Moulden Primary School.
How walkable is Bellamack?
Bellamack has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 75.
What suburbs are near Bellamack?
Bellamack is close to Moulden, Archer, Rosebery, Rosebery Heights, Woodroffe.
What is the population of Bellamack?
Bellamack has approximately 2,423 residents. The median age is 29.

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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