Sanderson at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
18.6k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Sanderson.
The postcode for Sanderson is 0812 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Sanderson (0812) sits in the Darwin region of the Northern Territory.
Sanderson has roughly 18,634 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sanderson scores 18/100 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sanderson's population at 18,634, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
18,634
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
18,634
Median age: 37
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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 Darwin, 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.
1,365
total offences in 2026 across the Darwin 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
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Sanderson.
Local schools for Sanderson
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sanderson High School
Anula Primary School
Wulagi 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 Sanderson.
- What is the Sanderson postcode?
- Sanderson is in the 0812 postcode, in NT, in the City of Darwin region.
- Where is Sanderson?
- Sanderson is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0812. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the City of Darwin region.
- What is the average rent in Sanderson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Sanderson?
- There are 20 schools serving Sanderson on this page, including Sanderson High School, Anula Primary School, Wulagi Primary School.
- How walkable is Sanderson?
- Sanderson has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sanderson?
- Sanderson is close to Wulagi, Malak, Northlakes, Anula, Leanyer.
- What is the population of Sanderson?
- The population of Sanderson is approximately 18,634 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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