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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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
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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
25,304
Median age: 30
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Darwin Mc.
Local schools for Darwin Mc
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Government School Catchment
Larrakeyah Primary School
Stuart Park Primary School
Northern Territory School of Distance Education
© 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 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.
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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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