Farrar at a glance
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
1,650
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Farrar.
The postcode for Farrar is 0830 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Farrar (0830) sits in the Litchfield region of the Northern Territory.
Farrar has roughly 1,650 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Farrar scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Farrar's population at 1,650, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,650
Median age
32
Family households
82%
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)
$455/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
1,650
Median age: 32
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Getting around
Walkability.
50
10
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 Farrar.
Local schools for Farrar
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Government School Catchment
Gray Primary School
Bakewell Primary School
Durack 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 Farrar.
- What is the Farrar postcode?
- Farrar is in the 0830 postcode, in NT, in the Litchfield Council region.
- Where is Farrar?
- Farrar 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 Farrar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $455.
- What schools are in Farrar?
- There are 16 schools serving Farrar on this page, including Gray Primary School, Bakewell Primary School, Durack Primary School.
- How walkable is Farrar?
- Farrar has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Farrar?
- Farrar is close to Palmerston, Yarrawonga, Gunn, Durack, Gray.
- What is the population of Farrar?
- The population of Farrar is approximately 1,650 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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