City of Palmerston
Nauiyu
Nauiyu at a glance
Population
350
Median age 26
The brief
What to know about Nauiyu.
Nauiyu (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Nauiyu has roughly 350 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nauiyu's population at 350, with a median age of 26. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
350
Median age
26
Family households
89%
Lone person
17%
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)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
85%
At a deeper level
350
Median age: 26
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Safety
Crime and safety.
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
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Nauiyu.
Local schools for Nauiyu
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Government School Catchment
Woolianna School
Non-Government Schools
St Francis Xavier Catholic School
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Frequently asked
About Nauiyu.
- What is the Nauiyu postcode?
- Nauiyu is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- What is the average rent in Nauiyu?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Nauiyu?
- There are 2 schools serving Nauiyu on this page, including St Francis Xavier Catholic School, Woolianna School.
- What suburbs are near Nauiyu?
- Nauiyu is close to Daly River, Maranunga, Tipperary, Stapleton, Camp Creek.
- What is the population of Nauiyu?
- Nauiyu has approximately 350 residents. The median age is 26.
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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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