City of Palmerston
Nemarluk
Nemarluk at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
305
Median age 26
The brief
What to know about Nemarluk.
Nemarluk (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Nemarluk has roughly 305 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Nemarluk 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 Nemarluk's population at 305, with a median age of 26. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (47% own, 51% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
305
Median age
26
Family households
79%
Lone person
16%
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)
$50/wk
Owner occupied
47%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
305
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
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 Nemarluk.
Local schools for Nemarluk
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Government School Catchment
Peppimenarti School
Nganambala School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Nemarluk.
- What is the Nemarluk postcode?
- Nemarluk is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- What is the average rent in Nemarluk?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $50.
- What schools are in Nemarluk?
- There are 2 schools serving Nemarluk on this page, including Peppimenarti School, Nganambala School.
- How walkable is Nemarluk?
- Nemarluk has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nemarluk?
- Nemarluk is close to Peppimenarti, Nganmarriyanga, Pulumpa, Thamarrurr, Wadeye.
- What is the population of Nemarluk?
- Nemarluk has approximately 305 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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