Litchfield Council
Herbert
Herbert at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,610
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Herbert.
Herbert (0836) sits in the Litchfield region of the Northern Territory.
Herbert has roughly 1,610 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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What it’s like to live here.
Herbert 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Herbert's population at 1,610, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,610
Median age
38
Family households
80%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
1,610
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Herbert.
Local schools for Herbert
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Girraween Primary School
Humpty Doo Primary School
Taminmin College
© 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
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 Herbert.
- What is the Herbert postcode?
- Herbert is in the 0836 postcode, in NT, in the Litchfield Council region.
- What is the average rent in Herbert?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Herbert?
- There are 4 schools serving Herbert on this page, including Girraween Primary School, Humpty Doo Primary School, Taminmin College.
- How walkable is Herbert?
- Herbert has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Herbert?
- Herbert is close to Girraween, Black Jungle, Humpty Doo, Mcminns Lagoon, Lloyd Creek.
- What is the population of Herbert?
- Herbert has approximately 1,610 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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