Woolner at a glance
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
962
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Woolner.
The postcode for Woolner is 0820 (NT), part of Greater Darwin.
Woolner (0820) sits in the Unincorporated NT region of the Northern Territory.
Woolner has roughly 962 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Woolner scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woolner's population at 962, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (39% own, 58% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
962
Median age
34
Family households
64%
Lone person
26%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
39%
Renter occupied
58%
At a deeper level
962
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
50
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Woolner.
Local schools for Woolner
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Government School Catchment
Stuart Park Primary School
Parap Primary School
Darwin Middle 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 Woolner.
- What is the Woolner postcode?
- Woolner is in the 0820 postcode, in NT, in the Unincorporated NT region.
- Where is Woolner?
- Woolner is a suburb of Darwin, in NT 0820. It is part of the Greater Darwin area, in the Unincorporated NT region.
- What is the average rent in Woolner?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Woolner?
- There are 20 schools serving Woolner on this page, including Stuart Park Primary School, Parap Primary School, St John's Catholic College.
- How walkable is Woolner?
- Woolner has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Woolner?
- Woolner is close to Parap, Stuart Park, Bayview, The Gardens, The Narrows.
- What is the population of Woolner?
- The population of Woolner is approximately 962 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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