Petermann NT 0872
Petermann is a rural locality in Northern Territory, 2,006 km from Darwin CBD, around 21 hours 15 minutes by car. Population is 138; the median age is 34 and the median household income is $68,224 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality fell 25.4% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $20 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $758. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 138. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Crime in the Petermann - Simpson area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Petermann 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 | 200 | 85.6 |
| Assault | 68 | 29.1 |
| Domestic violence assault | 38 | 16.3 |
| Sexual offences | 2 | 0.9 |
| House burglary | 14 | 6.0 |
| Commercial burglary | 16 | 6.8 |
| Theft | 61 | 26.1 |
| Property damage | 33 | 14.1 |
| Endangering people | 4 | 1.7 |
Rates use the Petermann - Simpson area’s 2,337 residents. The latest month is preliminary and may be revised.
Schools
One school serves Petermann, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
Combined
Walkability
Petermann is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Petermann.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 81
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
MacDonnell: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Petermann is home to 138 residents, with a median age of 34, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $68,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
138
Median Age
34
Median Household Income
$68,224/yr
Census Median Rent
$20/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$758/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$45,604/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
133.3%
Total Dwellings
27
Owner-Occupier Rate
37.5%
Houses
44.4%
Rental Stress
1.5%
Mortgage Stress
13.3%
Work From Home
5.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 61.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 39.9%
- Employment Rate
- 53.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 38.4%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,387 a year through MacDonnell based on 2026 figures.
Building Approvals: MacDonnell
In the year to August 2026, 7 new dwellings were approved across MacDonnell. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 100.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Yulara Airport, 33.7 kmDry climate — very hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 506 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 249 mm
- 28 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 37.8°C
- 124 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 5.3°C
- 5 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality 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.
EV adoption
In postcode 0872, 0 of 1,883 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.4% (8 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.4%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 0872, 324 rooftop-solar systems totalling 4.9 MW have been installed since 2001, against 4,133 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 16 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 Marion Scrymgour Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marion Scrymgour | 58.1% | 41.9% | +6.5 |
| 2022 | Marion Scrymgour | 51.0% | 49.0% | +4.5 |
| 2019 | Warren Snowdon | 55.5% | 44.5% | +2.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Chansey Paech Labor
Next state election: 26 August 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chansey Paech ALP | 65.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Northern Territory Electoral Commission.
Looking at a specific address in Petermann?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 138 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Petermann
Is Petermann a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Petermann.
What is the population of Petermann?
Petermann, NT had a population of 138 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Petermann, NT?
The postcode for Petermann, NT is 0872.
How far is Petermann from Darwin?
Petermann is 2,006 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 1277 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Petermann?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Petermann was $68,224 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 Petermann?
There are too few current rental listings in Petermann for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $20, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Petermann?
The median age of residents in Petermann was 34 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Petermann?
There is 1 school inside the Petermann boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
What is the weather like in Petermann?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Petermann, Yulara Airport (33.7 km away), summer days average 37.8°C, winter nights 5.3°C, 249 mm of rain a year over 28 rainy days, and 124 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Petermann?
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 Petermann belong to?
Petermann sits within the MacDonnell local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Petermann?
The average residential rates bill through MacDonnell is $1,387 a year (2026). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Petermann?
Across MacDonnell, 7 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 100.0% 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 Petermann in?
Petermann sits within the federal Division of Lingiari, currently held by Marion Scrymgour (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2026–27
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- 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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