City of Palmerston

Margaret River

NT0822

Margaret River at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

14

Median age 25

The brief

What to know about Margaret River.

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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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

NT Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Palmerston, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

733

total offences in 2026 across the Palmerston LGA

Top offence categories

Theft234 (31.9%)
Property damage offences206 (28.1%)
Assault188 (25.6%)
061 Burglary - dwelling44 (6.0%)
Harm or endanger persons20 (2.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

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.
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?
Margaret River has approximately 14 residents. 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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