City of Palmerston

Wak Wak

Wak Wak at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

25.3k

Median age 75

The brief

What to know about Wak Wak.

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

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

Wak Wak has roughly 25,304 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by 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.

Wak Wak 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wak Wak's population at 25,304, with a median age of 75. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

25,304

Median age

75

Family households

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)

$68/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

25,304

Median age: 75

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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 Wak Wak.

Local schools for Wak Wak

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Government School Catchment

Middle Point School

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Humpty Doo Primary School

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Taminmin College

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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

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Weather data from BOM station Darwin Airport (4 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Wak Wak.

What is the Wak Wak postcode?
Wak Wak is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
Where is Wak Wak?
Wak Wak 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 Wak Wak?
The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
What schools are in Wak Wak?
There are 10 schools serving Wak Wak on this page, including Middle Point School, Humpty Doo Primary School, Taminmin College.
How walkable is Wak Wak?
Wak Wak has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wak Wak?
Wak Wak is close to Middle Point, Lambells Lagoon, Black Jungle, Acacia Hills, Girraween.
What is the population of Wak Wak?
The population of Wak Wak is approximately 25,304 (2021 Census). The median age is 75.

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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