Eaton at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
284
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Eaton.
The postcode for Eaton is 0820 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Eaton (0820) sits in the Unincorporated NT region of the Northern Territory.
Eaton has roughly 284 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Eaton scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 10 government primary, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Eaton's population at 284, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 5% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
284
Median age
27
Family households
90%
Lone person
5%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$254/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
94%
At a deeper level
284
Median age: 27
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Getting around
Walkability.
30
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Eaton.
Local schools for Eaton
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Government School Catchment
Ludmilla Primary School
Parap Primary School
Stuart Park 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 Eaton.
- What is the Eaton postcode?
- Eaton is in the 0820 postcode, in NT, in the Unincorporated NT region.
- Where is Eaton?
- Eaton is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0820. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the Unincorporated NT region.
- What is the average rent in Eaton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $254.
- What schools are in Eaton?
- There are 20 schools serving Eaton on this page, including Ludmilla Primary School, Parap Primary School, Stuart Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Eaton?
- Eaton has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Eaton?
- Eaton is close to Raaf Base Darwin, The Narrows, Winnellie, Winnellie, Bayview.
- What is the population of Eaton?
- The population of Eaton is approximately 284 (2021 Census). The median age is 27.
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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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