Blackmore at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
25.3k
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Blackmore.
The postcode for Blackmore is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Blackmore (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Blackmore has roughly 25,304 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.
Blackmore 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.
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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blackmore's population at 25,304, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
25,304
Median age
30
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$80/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$68/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
25,304
Median age: 30
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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
Education
Schools in Blackmore.
Local schools for Blackmore
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Government School Catchment
Taminmin College
Bees Creek Primary School
Forrest Parade 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
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 Blackmore.
- What is the Blackmore postcode?
- Blackmore is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- Where is Blackmore?
- Blackmore is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0822. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the City of Palmerston region.
- What is the average rent in Blackmore?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
- What schools are in Blackmore?
- There are 20 schools serving Blackmore on this page, including St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Taminmin College, Bees Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Blackmore?
- Blackmore has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Blackmore?
- Blackmore is close to Southport, Tumbling Waters, Charlotte, Collett Creek, Weddell.
- What is the population of Blackmore?
- The population of Blackmore is approximately 25,304 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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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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