City of Palmerston

Margaret River

Margaret River at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

14

Median age 25

The brief

What to know about Margaret River.

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

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

Margaret River has roughly 14 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.

Margaret River 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Margaret River's population at 14, with a median age of 25. That sits as a young, transient demographic.

Population

14

Median age

25

Family households

Lone person

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)

$68/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

14

Median age: 25

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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 Margaret River.

Frequently asked

About Margaret River.

What is the Margaret River postcode?
Margaret River is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
Where is Margaret River?
Margaret River 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 Margaret River?
The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
How walkable is Margaret River?
Margaret River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Margaret River?
Margaret River is close to Robin Falls, Tortilla Flats, Stapleton, Burrundie, Coomalie Creek.
What is the population of Margaret River?
The population of Margaret River is approximately 14 (2021 Census). The median age is 25.

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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