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.
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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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
Verified median pending
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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
188
Median age: 21
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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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Thamarrurr.
Local schools for Thamarrurr
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Government School Catchment
Nganmarriyanga School
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.
- 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, Nganmarriyanga, Pulumpa, Peppimenarti, Nemarluk.
- What is the population of Thamarrurr?
- Thamarrurr has approximately 188 residents. The median age is 21.
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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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