Wishart at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
25.3k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Wishart.
The postcode for Wishart is 0822 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Wishart (0822) sits in the Palmerston region of the Northern Territory.
Wishart has roughly 25,304 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Wishart 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wishart's population at 25,304, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
25,304
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$68/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
25,304
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wishart.
Local schools for Wishart
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Government School Catchment
Durack Primary School
Driver Primary School
Manunda Terrace Primary School
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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
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 Wishart.
- What is the Wishart postcode?
- Wishart is in the 0822 postcode, in NT, in the City of Palmerston region.
- Where is Wishart?
- Wishart 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 Wishart?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
- What schools are in Wishart?
- There are 20 schools serving Wishart on this page, including Durack Primary School, Marrara Christian College, Palmerston Christian College.
- How walkable is Wishart?
- Wishart has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Wishart?
- Wishart is close to Hidden Valley, Tivendale, East Arm, Pinelands, Holtze.
- What is the population of Wishart?
- The population of Wishart is approximately 25,304 (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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