Woodroffe at a glance
Median house
$427,000
Median unit
$308,880
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
3,175
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Woodroffe.
The postcode for Woodroffe is 0830 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
The median house price in Woodroffe is $427,000.
Woodroffe (0830) sits in the Litchfield region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $427,000, below the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Woodroffe has roughly 3,175 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Woodroffe scores 18/100 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woodroffe's population at 3,175, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,175
Median age
33
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $427,000 on a typical sale, below the the Northern Territory median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $85,000. Prices are below the the Northern Territory median, which keeps Woodroffe on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$427,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
$427,000
$308,880
3,175
Median age: 33
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.51% (median rent $370/wk against a $427,000 price tag). Units yield 6.06% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 41% 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 20244.51%
Based on $427,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.06%
Based on $308,880 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 202656%
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.
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
90
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Woodroffe.
Local schools for Woodroffe
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Woodroffe Primary School
Gray Primary School
Palmerston College
© 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 Woodroffe.
- What is the median house price in Woodroffe?
- The median house price in Woodroffe, NT 0830 is $427,000. The median unit price is $308,880.
- What is the Woodroffe postcode?
- Woodroffe is in the 0830 postcode, in NT, in the Litchfield Council region.
- Where is Woodroffe?
- Woodroffe is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0830. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the Litchfield Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woodroffe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Woodroffe?
- There are 16 schools serving Woodroffe on this page, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Woodroffe Primary School, Gray Primary School.
- How walkable is Woodroffe?
- Woodroffe has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 90.
- What suburbs are near Woodroffe?
- Woodroffe is close to Gray, Rosebery Heights, Moulden, Bakewell, Rosebery.
- What is the population of Woodroffe?
- The population of Woodroffe is approximately 3,175 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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