Umbakumba at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
419
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Umbakumba.
The postcode for Umbakumba is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Umbakumba (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Umbakumba has roughly 419 residents, with a young-family demographic. 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.
Umbakumba 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Umbakumba's population at 419, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
419
Median age
29
Family households
86%
Lone person
11%
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)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
80%
At a deeper level
419
Median age: 29
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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 Umbakumba.
Local schools for Umbakumba
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Government School Catchment
Alyarrmandumanja Umbakumba School
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Frequently asked
About Umbakumba.
- What is the Umbakumba postcode?
- Umbakumba is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- Where is Umbakumba?
- Umbakumba 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 Umbakumba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $125.
- What schools are in Umbakumba?
- There are 1 schools serving Umbakumba on this page, including Alyarrmandumanja Umbakumba School.
- How walkable is Umbakumba?
- Umbakumba has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Umbakumba?
- Umbakumba is close to Anindilyakwa, Angurugu, Alyangula, Milyakburra.
- What is the population of Umbakumba?
- The population of Umbakumba is approximately 419 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
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Sources cited
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