City of Palmerston
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin at a glance
Median house
$440,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
25.3k
Median age 30
About
Welcome to Charles Darwin.
Charles Darwin is a suburb in Northern Territory.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$440,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$80/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$68/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$440,000
Sales data pending
$316,800
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
25,304
Median age: 30
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20210.95%
Based on $440,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20211.12%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
25,304
Median age
30
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
2
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Charles Darwin.
Local schools for Charles Darwin
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ludmilla Primary School
Stuart Park Primary School
Parap 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 Charles Darwin.
- What is the median house price in Charles Darwin?
- The median house price in Charles Darwin, NT 0822 is $440,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Charles Darwin postcode?
- Charles Darwin is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- What is the average rent in Charles Darwin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
- What schools are in Charles Darwin?
- There are 20 schools serving Charles Darwin on this page, including Ludmilla Primary School, Stuart Park Primary School, Parap Primary School.
- How walkable is Charles Darwin?
- Charles Darwin has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Charles Darwin?
- Charles Darwin is close to Charles Darwin, Winnellie, Winnellie, Eaton, Raaf Base Darwin.
- What is the population of Charles Darwin?
- Charles Darwin has approximately 25,304 residents. 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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