City of Palmerston
Rakula
Rakula at a glance
Population
59
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Rakula.
Rakula (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Rakula has roughly 59 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rakula's population at 59, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters (19% own, 52% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
59
Median age
44
Family households
67%
Lone person
19%
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)
$80/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$80/wk
Owner occupied
19%
Renter occupied
52%
At a deeper level
59
Median age: 44
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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
Education
Schools in Rakula.
Local schools for Rakula
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Government School Catchment
Woolaning School
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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 Rakula.
- What is the Rakula postcode?
- Rakula is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- What is the average rent in Rakula?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $80.
- What schools are in Rakula?
- There are 1 schools serving Rakula on this page, including Woolaning School.
- What suburbs are near Rakula?
- Rakula is close to Woolaning, Litchfield Park, Camp Creek, Finniss Valley, Sandpalms Roadhouse.
- What is the population of Rakula?
- Rakula has approximately 59 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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