Driver, NT 0830
Litchfield CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 0830
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Median house price
$457,500
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Driver itself.
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Driver at a glance
- Median unit
- $253,000
- Population
- 2,747
- Median age 33
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Driver
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Driver, houses changed hands at $457,500 in 2024, in line with the the Northern Territory median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Driver itself. Units come in around $253,000, roughly 45% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $92,000. Prices are in line with the the Northern Territory median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $370/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $350/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Driver
Driver (0830) sits in the Litchfield region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $457,500, in line with the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Driver has roughly 2,747 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Driver scores 8/100 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 (hot), winter mornings around 18°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,739 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Driver
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 8/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Driver's population at 2,747, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 74%
- Lone person
- 21%
- Owner occupied
- 51%
- Renter occupied
- 46%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.21% (median rent $370/wk against a $457,500 price tag). Units yield 7.19% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 46% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.21%
- On the $457,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 7.19%
- On the $253,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,739 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 34.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 18.1°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Driver
- What is the median house price in Driver?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Driver, NT 0830 is $457,500 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Driver itself. The median unit price is $253,000.
- How much is my house worth in Driver?
- A useful starting point is the Driver median house price of $457,500 (units $253,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Driver postcode?
- Driver is in the 0830 postcode, in NT, in the Litchfield Council region.
- Where is Driver?
- Driver is a suburb in the Litchfield Council area, NT 0830.
- What is the average rent in Driver?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Driver?
- There are 14 schools serving Driver on this page, including Driver Primary School, Gray Primary School, Durack Primary School.
- How walkable is Driver?
- Driver has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Driver?
- Driver is close to Gray, Durack, Palmerston, Elrundie, Marlow Lagoon.
- What is the population of Driver?
- The population of Driver is approximately 2,747 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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