Cresswell Downs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
715
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Cresswell Downs.
The postcode for Cresswell Downs is 0862 (NT).
Cresswell Downs (0862) sits in the Roper Gulf region of the Northern Territory.
Cresswell Downs has roughly 715 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.
Cresswell Downs 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 Cresswell Downs's population at 715, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
715
Median age
28
Family households
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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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
715
Median age: 28
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked
About Cresswell Downs.
- What is the Cresswell Downs postcode?
- Cresswell Downs is in the 0862 postcode, in NT, in the Roper Gulf region.
- Where is Cresswell Downs?
- Cresswell Downs is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0862, in the Roper Gulf region.
- What is the average rent in Cresswell Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- How walkable is Cresswell Downs?
- Cresswell Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cresswell Downs?
- Cresswell Downs is close to Warrego, Muckaty Station, Wollogorang Station, Nicholson.
- What is the population of Cresswell Downs?
- The population of Cresswell Downs is approximately 715 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.
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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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