Nguiu at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
25.3k
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Nguiu.
The postcode for Nguiu is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Nguiu (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Nguiu has roughly 25,304 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.
Nguiu 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.
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 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nguiu's population at 25,304, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
25,304
Median age
30
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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
25,304
Median age: 30
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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
Education
Schools in Nguiu.
Local schools for Nguiu
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Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School
Xavier Catholic College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Nguiu.
- What is the Nguiu postcode?
- Nguiu is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- Where is Nguiu?
- Nguiu 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 Nguiu?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
- What schools are in Nguiu?
- There are 2 schools serving Nguiu on this page, including Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School, Xavier Catholic College.
- How walkable is Nguiu?
- Nguiu has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nguiu?
- Nguiu is close to Wurrumiyanga, Bathurst Island, Tiwi Islands, Pularumpi, Pirlangimpi.
- What is the population of Nguiu?
- The population of Nguiu is approximately 25,304 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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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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