Durack at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
3,730
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Durack.
The postcode for Durack is 0830 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Durack (0830) sits in the Litchfield region of the Northern Territory.
Durack has roughly 3,730 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.
Durack scores 6/100 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Durack's population at 3,730, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,730
Median age
31
Family households
81%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
3,730
Median age: 31
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Durack.
Local schools for Durack
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Government School Catchment
Durack Primary School
Driver Primary School
Gray Primary School
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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
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 Durack.
- What is the Durack postcode?
- Durack is in the 0830 postcode, in NT, in the Litchfield Council region.
- Where is Durack?
- Durack 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 Durack?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Durack?
- There are 17 schools serving Durack on this page, including Durack Primary School, Driver Primary School, Gray Primary School.
- How walkable is Durack?
- Durack has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Durack?
- Durack is close to Driver, Palmerston, Elrundie, Yarrawonga, Farrar.
- What is the population of Durack?
- The population of Durack is approximately 3,730 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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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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