Hotham at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Hotham.
The postcode for Hotham is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Hotham (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Hotham has roughly 6 residents, with a retiree-heavy 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.
Hotham 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hotham's population at 6, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
6
Median age
59
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$80/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$68/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6
Median age: 59
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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 Hotham.
Local schools for Hotham
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Government School Catchment
Middle Point School
Girraween 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 Hotham.
- What is the Hotham postcode?
- Hotham is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- Where is Hotham?
- Hotham 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 Hotham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
- What schools are in Hotham?
- There are 2 schools serving Hotham on this page, including Middle Point School, Girraween Primary School.
- How walkable is Hotham?
- Hotham has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hotham?
- Hotham is close to Middle Point, Koolpinyah, Black Jungle, Lambells Lagoon, Girraween.
- What is the population of Hotham?
- The population of Hotham is approximately 6 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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