City of Palmerston
Oenpelli
Oenpelli at a glance
Population
25.3k
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Oenpelli.
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
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$80/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$68/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
25,304
Median age: 30
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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
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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.
- 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?
- Oenpelli has approximately 25,304 residents. 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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