Oenpelli at a glance
Population
25.3k
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Oenpelli.
The postcode for Oenpelli is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Oenpelli (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Oenpelli has roughly 25,304 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oenpelli'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
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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: 30
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Place
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Education
Schools in Oenpelli.
Local schools for Oenpelli
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Government School Catchment
Gunbalanya School
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Frequently asked
About Oenpelli.
- What is the Oenpelli postcode?
- Oenpelli is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- Where is Oenpelli?
- Oenpelli 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 Oenpelli?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
- What schools are in Oenpelli?
- There are 1 schools serving Oenpelli on this page, including Gunbalanya School.
- What suburbs are near Oenpelli?
- Oenpelli is close to Gunbalanya, Border Store, Kakadu, West Arnhem.
- What is the population of Oenpelli?
- The population of Oenpelli 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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