Goulburn Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
25.3k
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Goulburn Island.
The postcode for Goulburn Island is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Goulburn Island (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Goulburn Island has roughly 25,304 residents, with a young-family 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.
Goulburn Island 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Goulburn Island's population at 25,304, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
25,304
Median age
30
Family households
–
Lone person
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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)
$68/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
25,304
Median age: 30
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Goulburn Island.
Local schools for Goulburn Island
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Government School Catchment
Warruwi School
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Frequently asked
About Goulburn Island.
- What is the Goulburn Island postcode?
- Goulburn Island is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- Where is Goulburn Island?
- Goulburn Island 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 Goulburn Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
- What schools are in Goulburn Island?
- There are 1 schools serving Goulburn Island on this page, including Warruwi School.
- How walkable is Goulburn Island?
- Goulburn Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Goulburn Island?
- Goulburn Island is close to Goulbourn Island, Warruwi.
- What is the population of Goulburn Island?
- The population of Goulburn Island is approximately 25,304 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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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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