Cox Peninsula at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6
Median age 25
The brief
What to know about Cox Peninsula.
The postcode for Cox Peninsula is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Cox Peninsula (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Cox Peninsula has roughly 6 residents, with a young, transient 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.
Cox Peninsula 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 9 government primary, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cox Peninsula's population at 6, with a median age of 25. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
6
Median age
25
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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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
6
Median age: 25
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
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 Cox Peninsula.
Local schools for Cox Peninsula
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Government School Catchment
Larrakeyah Primary School
Northern Territory School of Distance Education
Darwin High 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 Cox Peninsula.
- What is the Cox Peninsula postcode?
- Cox Peninsula is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- Where is Cox Peninsula?
- Cox Peninsula 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 Cox Peninsula?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
- What schools are in Cox Peninsula?
- There are 20 schools serving Cox Peninsula on this page, including Larrakeyah Primary School, Northern Territory School of Distance Education, Darwin High School.
- How walkable is Cox Peninsula?
- Cox Peninsula has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cox Peninsula?
- Cox Peninsula is close to Wagait Beach, Mapuru, Milikapiti, Marrakai, Daly.
- What is the population of Cox Peninsula?
- The population of Cox Peninsula is approximately 6 (2021 Census). The median age is 25.
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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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