Palmerston at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
18.5k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Palmerston.
The postcode for Palmerston is 0830 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Palmerston (0830) sits in the Litchfield region of the Northern Territory.
Palmerston has roughly 18,501 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Palmerston scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Palmerston's population at 18,501, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
18,501
Median age
33
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
18,501
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
733
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Palmerston.
Local schools for Palmerston
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Durack Primary School
Driver Primary School
Gray Primary School
© 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 Palmerston.
- What is the Palmerston postcode?
- Palmerston is in the 0830 postcode, in NT, in the Litchfield Council region.
- Where is Palmerston?
- Palmerston is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0830. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the Litchfield Council region.
- What is the average rent in Palmerston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Palmerston?
- There are 14 schools serving Palmerston on this page, including Durack Primary School, Driver Primary School, Gray Primary School.
- How walkable is Palmerston?
- Palmerston has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Palmerston?
- Palmerston is close to Farrar, Yarrawonga, Gunn, Durack, Driver.
- What is the population of Palmerston?
- The population of Palmerston is approximately 18,501 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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