Litchfield Council
Humpty Doo
Humpty Doo at a glance
Median house
$690,000
Median unit
$364,320
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
4,313
Median age 39
The brief
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.
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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 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
4,313
Median age
39
Family households
79%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $690,000 on a typical sale, above the the Northern Territory median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$690,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $364,320.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$690,000
$364,320
4,313
Median age: 39
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For investors
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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.01%
Based on $690,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.71%
Based on $364,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202681%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Humpty Doo.
Local schools for Humpty Doo
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Humpty Doo Primary School
Taminmin College
Girraween Primary School
© 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 Humpty Doo.
- What is the median house price in Humpty Doo?
- The median house price in Humpty Doo, NT 0836 is $690,000. The median unit price is $364,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Humpty Doo postcode?
- Humpty Doo is in the 0836 postcode, in NT, in the Litchfield Council region.
- 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?
- Humpty Doo has approximately 4,313 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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