Stapleton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
63
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Stapleton.
The postcode for Stapleton is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Stapleton (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Stapleton has roughly 63 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Stapleton scores 0/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stapleton's population at 63, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
63
Median age
55
Family households
80%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$80/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$577/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
63
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Stapleton.
Local schools for Stapleton
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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 Stapleton.
- What is the Stapleton postcode?
- Stapleton is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- Where is Stapleton?
- Stapleton is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0822. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the City of Palmerston region.
- What is the average rent in Stapleton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $577.
- What schools are in Stapleton?
- There are 1 schools serving Stapleton on this page, including Woolaning School.
- How walkable is Stapleton?
- Stapleton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Stapleton?
- Stapleton is close to Camp Creek, Eva Valley, Rum Jungle, Finniss Valley, Litchfield Park.
- What is the population of Stapleton?
- The population of Stapleton is approximately 63 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
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