City of Palmerston

Lake Bennett

Lake Bennett at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

129

Median age 56

The brief

What to know about Lake Bennett.

The postcode for Lake Bennett is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.

Lake Bennett (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.

Lake Bennett has roughly 129 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Lake Bennett 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Lake Bennett's population at 129, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

129

Median age

56

Family households

67%

Lone person

31%

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)

$300/wk

Owner occupied

76%

Renter occupied

9%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

129

Median age: 56

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Lake Bennett.

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)

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Weather data from BOM station Darwin Airport (4 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Lake Bennett.

What is the Lake Bennett postcode?
Lake Bennett is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
Where is Lake Bennett?
Lake Bennett 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 Lake Bennett?
The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $300.
How walkable is Lake Bennett?
Lake Bennett has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Lake Bennett?
Lake Bennett is close to Darwin River Dam, Coomalie Creek, Manton, Tortilla Flats, Fly Creek.
What is the population of Lake Bennett?
The population of Lake Bennett is approximately 129 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.

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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