City of Palmerston

Livingstone

Livingstone at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

443

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Livingstone.

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

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

Livingstone has roughly 443 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Livingstone 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Livingstone's population at 443, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

443

Median age

40

Family households

80%

Lone person

20%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$80/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$350/wk

Owner occupied

76%

Renter occupied

15%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

443

Median age: 40

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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 Livingstone.

Local schools for Livingstone

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Taminmin College

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Humpty Doo Primary School

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Bees Creek Primary School

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© 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

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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 Livingstone.

What is the Livingstone postcode?
Livingstone is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
Where is Livingstone?
Livingstone 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 Livingstone?
The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $350.
What schools are in Livingstone?
There are 6 schools serving Livingstone on this page, including St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Taminmin College, Humpty Doo Primary School.
How walkable is Livingstone?
Livingstone has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Livingstone?
Livingstone is close to Hughes, Weddell, Noonamah, Lloyd Creek, Acacia Hills.
What is the population of Livingstone?
The population of Livingstone is approximately 443 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.

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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