Palmerston City NT 0830
Located in Northern Territory, Palmerston City sits 21 km from Darwin CBD, around 21 minutes by car. The suburb has 194 residents, a median age of 28, and a median household income of $76,856 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the middle range nationally. The suburb grew about 9-fold between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $259 per week. Walkability is high.
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Crime in the Palmerston area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Palmerston City alone. NT Police publish by town and district, not by suburb, and recent months can take several months to settle.
| Type | Count | Per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| All offences | 3,942 | 91.7 |
| Assault | 1,102 | 25.6 |
| Domestic violence assault | 726 | 16.9 |
| Sexual offences | 82 | 1.9 |
| House burglary | 204 | 4.7 |
| Commercial burglary | 80 | 1.9 |
| Theft | 1,170 | 27.2 |
| Property damage | 1,123 | 26.1 |
| Robbery and extortion | 57 | 1.3 |
| Endangering people | 123 | 2.9 |
Rates use the Palmerston area’s 43,006 residents. The latest month is preliminary and may be revised.
Schools
Walkability
Palmerston City is very walkable on foot — at 88/100, most daily errands can be done on foot. Within the suburb there are 2 supermarkets, 1 park and 7 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Palmerston City.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 74.2 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 48.3 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 32.4 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 16.6 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 1 min wait
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Palmerston City.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 56%
- Premises covered
- 429
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Palmerston: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Palmerston City is home to 194 residents, and skews young, with a median age of 28 against the national 38. Median household income runs at $77,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.4%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
194
Median Age
28
Median Household Income
$76,856/yr
Census Median Rent
$259/wk
Census Median Mortgage
—
Avg Household Size
2.0
Median Personal Income
$60,372/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Unoccupied Dwellings
6.2%
Total Dwellings
65
Owner-Occupier Rate
—
Houses
0.0%
Rental Stress
17.5%
Mortgage Stress
—
Work From Home
0.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 44.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 49.0%
- Employment Rate
- 68.8%
- Completed Year 12
- 46.9%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
40 residents (20.6%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
21% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (23 of 109).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 1,742 people work here; 109 employed residents live here.
A jobs hub: 16.0 jobs for every working resident. At least 94% of the people who work here must live elsewhere.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,608 a year through Palmerston based on 2026 figures.
Building Approvals: Palmerston
In the year to August 2026, 247 new dwellings were approved across Palmerston. That mix is 152 houses and 95 units. Approvals are down 3.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Darwin Airport, 11.7 kmHigh rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 50 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 5.3 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,836 mm
- 98 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 32.5°C
- 27 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 19.8°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
5 facilities within 5 km- 2.4 kmOther Petroleum and Coal Product ManufacturingTop reported: Zinc and compounds · Manganese & compounds
- 3.5 km
- 4.7 kmMetal Coating and FinishingTop reported: Hydrochloric acid · Zinc and compounds
- 4.7 kmOther Petroleum and Coal Product ManufacturingTop reported: Fluoride compounds · Manganese & compounds
- 4.7 km
EV adoption
In postcode 0830, 49 of 12,291 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 3.0% (371 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.4%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 0830, 2,646 rooftop-solar systems totalling 20.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 6,800 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 106 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$50,000 for new homes.
Administered as the HomeGrown Territory Grant. Established-home buyers may also be eligible for the separate BuildBonus Grant.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Luke John Gosling Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Luke John Gosling | 51.3% | 48.7% | -7.1 |
| 2022 | Luke Gosling | 59.4% | 40.6% | -6.3 |
| 2019 | Luke John Gosling | 53.1% | 46.9% | +3.0 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Clinton Howe Country Liberal
Next state election: 26 August 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Clinton Howe CLP | 65.0% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Northern Territory Electoral Commission.
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Common questions about Palmerston City
Is Palmerston City a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Palmerston City.
What is the population of Palmerston City?
Palmerston City, NT had a population of 194 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Palmerston City, NT?
The postcode for Palmerston City, NT is 0830.
How far is Palmerston City from Darwin?
Palmerston City is 21 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 21 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Palmerston City?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Palmerston City was $76,856 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Palmerston City?
There are too few current rental listings in Palmerston City for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $259, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Palmerston City?
The median age of residents in Palmerston City was 28 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Palmerston City walkable?
Palmerston City scores 88/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Palmerston City?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Palmerston City, Darwin Airport (11.7 km away), summer days average 32.5°C, winter nights 19.8°C, 1,836 mm of rain a year over 98 rainy days, and 27 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Palmerston City?
First-home buyers in NT may be eligible for $50,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by Territory Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Palmerston City belong to?
Palmerston City sits within the Palmerston local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Palmerston City?
The average residential rates bill through Palmerston is $1,608 a year (2026). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Palmerston City?
Across Palmerston, 247 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 3.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Palmerston City in?
Palmerston City sits within the federal Division of Solomon, currently held by Luke John Gosling (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2026–27
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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