City of Palmerston

Darwin Mc

Darwin Mc at a glance

Walk score

100

Walker's paradise

Population

25.3k

Median age 30

The brief

What to know about Darwin Mc.

The postcode for Darwin Mc is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.

Darwin Mc (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.

Darwin Mc has roughly 25,304 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Darwin Mc scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

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 10 government primary, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Darwin Mc'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

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

25,304

Median age: 30

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

100

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Darwin Mc.

Local schools for Darwin Mc

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Government School Catchment

Larrakeyah Primary School

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Stuart Park Primary School

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Northern Territory School of Distance Education

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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 Darwin Mc.

What is the Darwin Mc postcode?
Darwin Mc is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
Where is Darwin Mc?
Darwin Mc 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 Darwin Mc?
The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
What schools are in Darwin Mc?
There are 20 schools serving Darwin Mc on this page, including Larrakeyah Primary School, St John's Catholic College, Stuart Park Primary School.
How walkable is Darwin Mc?
Darwin Mc has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Darwin Mc?
Darwin Mc is close to Darwin Dc, Stuart Park, The Gardens, Cullen Bay, Larrakeyah.
What is the population of Darwin Mc?
The population of Darwin Mc is approximately 25,304 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.

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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