Pinelands at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
19
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Pinelands.
The postcode for Pinelands is 0829 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Pinelands (0829) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Pinelands has roughly 19 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Pinelands scores 6/100 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pinelands's population at 19, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (30% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (30% family, 30% lone person).
Population
19
Median age
58
Family households
30%
Lone person
30%
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)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
30%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
19
Median age: 58
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Pinelands.
Local schools for Pinelands
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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 Pinelands.
- What is the Pinelands postcode?
- Pinelands is in the 0829 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- Where is Pinelands?
- Pinelands is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0829. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the City of Palmerston region.
- What is the average rent in Pinelands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Pinelands?
- There are 20 schools serving Pinelands on this page, including Durack Primary School, Driver Primary School, Palmerston Christian College.
- How walkable is Pinelands?
- Pinelands has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near Pinelands?
- Pinelands is close to Holtze, Tivendale, Durack, Elrundie, Driver.
- What is the population of Pinelands?
- The population of Pinelands is approximately 19 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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