Micket Creek at a glance
Population
25.3k
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Micket Creek.
The postcode for Micket Creek is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Micket Creek (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Micket Creek has roughly 25,304 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Micket Creek's population at 25,304, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
25,304
Median age
63
Family households
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Lone person
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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
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
25,304
Median age: 63
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Micket Creek.
Local schools for Micket Creek
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Government School Catchment
Karama Primary School
Manunda Terrace Primary School
Leanyer Primary School
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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 Micket Creek.
- What is the Micket Creek postcode?
- Micket Creek is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- Where is Micket Creek?
- Micket Creek 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 Micket Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
- What schools are in Micket Creek?
- There are 20 schools serving Micket Creek on this page, including Holy Family Catholic Primary School, O'Loughlin Catholic College, Karama Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Micket Creek?
- Micket Creek is close to Buffalo Creek, Mickett Creek, Holmes, Karama, Shoal Bay.
- What is the population of Micket Creek?
- The population of Micket Creek is approximately 25,304 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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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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