City of Palmerston

Thamarrurr

Thamarrurr at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

188

Median age 21

The brief

What to know about Thamarrurr.

The postcode for Thamarrurr is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.

Thamarrurr (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.

Thamarrurr has roughly 188 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Thamarrurr 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Thamarrurr's population at 188, with a median age of 21. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 53% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (94% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

188

Median age

21

Family households

94%

Lone person

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)

$30/wk

Owner occupied

50%

Renter occupied

53%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

188

Median age: 21

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Thamarrurr.

Local schools for Thamarrurr

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Government School Catchment

Nganmarriyanga School

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Non-Government Schools

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College

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Frequently asked

About Thamarrurr.

What is the Thamarrurr postcode?
Thamarrurr is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
Where is Thamarrurr?
Thamarrurr 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 Thamarrurr?
The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $30.
What schools are in Thamarrurr?
There are 2 schools serving Thamarrurr on this page, including Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College, Nganmarriyanga School.
How walkable is Thamarrurr?
Thamarrurr has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Thamarrurr?
Thamarrurr is close to Wadeye, Pulumpa, Nganmarriyanga, Peppimenarti, Nemarluk.
What is the population of Thamarrurr?
The population of Thamarrurr is approximately 188 (2021 Census). The median age is 21.

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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