City of Palmerston

Fly Creek

Fly Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

189

Median age 38

The brief

What to know about Fly Creek.

The postcode for Fly Creek is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.

Fly Creek (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.

Fly Creek has roughly 189 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Fly Creek scores 0/100 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Fly Creek's population at 189, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

189

Median age

38

Family households

85%

Lone person

15%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$80/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$380/wk

Owner occupied

78%

Renter occupied

15%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

189

Median age: 38

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Fly Creek.

Local schools for Fly Creek

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Taminmin College

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Humpty Doo Primary School

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Bees Creek Primary School

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© 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

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Weather data from BOM station Darwin Airport (4 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Fly Creek.

What is the Fly Creek postcode?
Fly Creek is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
Where is Fly Creek?
Fly Creek is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0822. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the City of Palmerston region.
What is the average rent in Fly Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $380.
What schools are in Fly Creek?
There are 20 schools serving Fly Creek on this page, including St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Taminmin College, Humpty Doo Primary School.
How walkable is Fly Creek?
Fly Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Fly Creek?
Fly Creek is close to Acacia Hills, Manton, Tumbling Waters, Darwin River Dam, Hughes.
What is the population of Fly Creek?
The population of Fly Creek is approximately 189 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.

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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