Laverton
Namatjira
Namatjira at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
164
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Namatjira.
Namatjira (0872) sits in the Laverton region of the Northern Territory.
Namatjira has roughly 164 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Namatjira scores 2/100 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 Namatjira's population at 164, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (13% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
164
Median age
29
Family households
74%
Lone person
18%
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)
$75/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$30/wk
Owner occupied
13%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
164
Median age: 29
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Namatjira.
Local schools for Namatjira
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Government School Catchment
Ntaria School
Wallace Rockhole School
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Frequently asked
About Namatjira.
- What is the Namatjira postcode?
- Namatjira is in the 0872 postcode, in NT, in the Laverton region.
- What is the average rent in Namatjira?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $75, for units it's $30.
- What schools are in Namatjira?
- There are 2 schools serving Namatjira on this page, including Ntaria School, Wallace Rockhole School.
- How walkable is Namatjira?
- Namatjira has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Namatjira?
- Namatjira is close to Hermannsburg, Mount Zeil, Wallace Rockhole, Areyonga, Jay Creek.
- What is the population of Namatjira?
- Namatjira has approximately 164 residents. The median age is 29.
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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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