Virginia at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,811
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Virginia.
The postcode for Virginia is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Virginia (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Virginia has roughly 1,811 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Virginia 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Virginia's population at 1,811, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,811
Median age
43
Family households
79%
Lone person
17%
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)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
1,811
Median age: 43
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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 Virginia.
Local schools for Virginia
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Government School Catchment
Bees Creek Primary School
Zuccoli Primary School
Rosebery 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 Virginia.
- What is the Virginia postcode?
- Virginia is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- Where is Virginia?
- Virginia 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 Virginia?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Virginia?
- There are 20 schools serving Virginia on this page, including Bees Creek Primary School, Sattler Christian College, Zuccoli Primary School.
- How walkable is Virginia?
- Virginia has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Virginia?
- Virginia is close to Virginia, Mitchell, Coolalinga, Freds Pass, Zuccoli.
- What is the population of Virginia?
- The population of Virginia is approximately 1,811 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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