Humpty Doo, NT 0836
Litchfield CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 0836
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Median house price
$690,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Humpty Doo itself.
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Humpty Doo at a glance
- Median unit
- $364,320
- Population
- 4,313
- Median age 39
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Humpty Doo
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Humpty Doo, houses changed hands at $690,000 in 2024, above the the Northern Territory median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Humpty Doo itself. Units come in around $364,320, roughly 47% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $138,000. Prices sit above the the Northern Territory median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $400/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $400/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Humpty Doo
Humpty Doo (0836) sits in the Litchfield region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $690,000, above the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Humpty Doo has roughly 4,313 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.
What it’s like to live here
Humpty Doo 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.
Summer days here average around 33°C (hot), winter mornings around 17°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,830 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Humpty Doo
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 2/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Humpty Doo's population at 4,313, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 79%
- Lone person
- 18%
- Owner occupied
- 81%
- Renter occupied
- 16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.01% (median rent $400/wk against a $690,000 price tag). Units yield 5.71% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.01%
- On the $690,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 5.71%
- On the $364,320 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,830 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 35.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 16.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Humpty Doo
- What is the median house price in Humpty Doo?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Humpty Doo, NT 0836 is $690,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Humpty Doo itself. The median unit price is $364,320.
- How much is my house worth in Humpty Doo?
- A useful starting point is the Humpty Doo median house price of $690,000 (units $364,320). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Humpty Doo postcode?
- Humpty Doo is in the 0836 postcode, in NT, in the Litchfield Council region.
- Where is Humpty Doo?
- Humpty Doo is a suburb in the Litchfield Council area, NT 0836.
- What is the average rent in Humpty Doo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Humpty Doo?
- There are 6 schools serving Humpty Doo on this page, including Humpty Doo Primary School, Taminmin College, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Humpty Doo?
- Humpty Doo has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Humpty Doo?
- Humpty Doo is close to Mcminns Lagoon, Bees Creek, Lloyd Creek, Freds Pass, Girraween.
- What is the population of Humpty Doo?
- The population of Humpty Doo is approximately 4,313 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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