Driver at a glance
Median house
$457,500
Median unit
$253,000
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
2,747
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Driver.
The postcode for Driver is 0830 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
The median house price in Driver is $457,500.
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.
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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 (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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
2,747
Median age
33
Family households
74%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $457,500 on a typical sale, in line with the the Northern Territory median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$457,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $253,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
$457,500
$253,000
2,747
Median age: 33
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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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.21%
Based on $457,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.19%
Based on $253,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202651%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Driver.
Local schools for Driver
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Government School Catchment
Driver Primary School
Gray Primary School
Durack Primary School
© 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 Driver.
- What is the median house price in Driver?
- The median house price in Driver, NT 0830 is $457,500. The median unit price is $253,000.
- 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 of Darwin, in NT 0830. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the Litchfield Council region.
- 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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