City of Palmerston
Galiwinku
Galiwinku at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,199
Median age 25
The brief
What to know about Galiwinku.
Galiwinku (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Galiwinku has roughly 2,199 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by 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.
Galiwinku scores 2/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Galiwinku's population at 2,199, with a median age of 25. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,199
Median age
25
Family households
90%
Lone person
9%
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)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
86%
At a deeper level
2,199
Median age: 25
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
NT Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Palmerston, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
733
total offences in 2026 across the Palmerston LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Galiwinku.
Local schools for Galiwinku
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Government School Catchment
Shepherdson College
Non-Government Schools
Mapuru Yirralka College
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Frequently asked
About Galiwinku.
- What is the Galiwinku postcode?
- Galiwinku is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- What is the average rent in Galiwinku?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Galiwinku?
- There are 2 schools serving Galiwinku on this page, including Shepherdson College, Mapuru Yirralka College.
- How walkable is Galiwinku?
- Galiwinku has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Galiwinku?
- Galiwinku is close to Gapuwiyak, Milingimbi.
- What is the population of Galiwinku?
- Galiwinku has approximately 2,199 residents. The median age is 25.
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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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