City of Palmerston
Weddell
Weddell at a glance
Median house
$670,000
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
61
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Weddell.
Weddell (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $670,000, above the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Weddell has roughly 61 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Weddell 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Weddell's population at 61, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (52% family, 24% lone person).
Population
61
Median age
43
Family households
52%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $670,000 on a typical sale, above the the Northern Territory median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 53% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $134,000. Prices sit above the the Northern Territory median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$670,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$80/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
$670,000
$316,800
61
Median age: 43
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 0.62% (median rent $80/wk against a $670,000 price tag). Units yield 4.51% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 36% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20240.62%
Based on $670,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.51%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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 Weddell.
Local schools for Weddell
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Government School Catchment
Taminmin College
Humpty Doo Primary School
Bees Creek 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 Weddell.
- What is the median house price in Weddell?
- The median house price in Weddell, NT 0822 is $670,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Weddell postcode?
- Weddell is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- What is the average rent in Weddell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Weddell?
- There are 12 schools serving Weddell on this page, including St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Taminmin College, Humpty Doo Primary School.
- How walkable is Weddell?
- Weddell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Weddell?
- Weddell is close to Livingstone, Noonamah, Hughes, Lloyd Creek, Southport.
- What is the population of Weddell?
- Weddell has approximately 61 residents. 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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