Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Palmerston City NT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Palmerston City, Northern Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Palmerston City NT is 194 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Palmerston City is $1,161 per week ($60,372 per year). Median rent in Palmerston City is $259 per week ($1,122 per month). Palmerston City has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Palmerston City has a population density of 318.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Palmerston City is Indonesia. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Palmerston City Population

residents (Census 2021)

Palmerston City Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,161/wk

$60,372 per year

#521 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$259/wk

$1,122 per month

#6016 of 14,663

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Median Age

28years

10 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 1.1 per bedroom

Palmerston City Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (99) Female 47.6% (90)

Population Density

318.5

people per km²

194 people · 0.6 km²

Households

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$1,674

Family income/wk

Palmerston City Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Palmerston City Country of Birth

Australia

87.3%

Indonesia

7.3%

India

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Palmerston City Religion

No Religion

32.6%

Not stated

23.8%

Catholic

14.0%

Islam

8.1%

Christian (other)

7.0%

Hinduism

5.8%

Anglican

5.2%

Othr Rel Sikhism

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Palmerston City Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

74.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Palmerston City Languages Spoken at Home

Other

32.1%

SAL Tot

21.4%

SAL Indon

17.9%

Urdu

17.9%

Russian

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Palmerston City Employment

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Employed full-time

59.7% 74 people

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Employed part-time

26.6% 33 people

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Unemployed

7.3% 9 people

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Not in labour force

6.5% 8 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Palmerston City Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

31.7%

Bachelor Degree

29.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.8%

Postgraduate Degree

13.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.0%

Certificate I/II

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Palmerston City Occupation

Community & Personal Service

20.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.0%

Professionals

16.3%

Managers

11.3%

Clerical & Administrative

11.3%

Sales Workers

7.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.5%

Labourers

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Palmerston City Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.7%

Engineering

22.7%

Health

12.0%

Information Technology

9.3%

Society & Culture

8.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.7%

Education

6.7%

Agriculture & Environment

4.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Palmerston City Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

26.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

24.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Palmerston City Marital Status

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Married

37.5% 60

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Separated

4.4% 7

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Divorced

12.5% 20

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Widowed

1.9% 3

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Never married

43.8% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Palmerston City Ancestry

Other

26.6%

Australian

21.7%

English

15.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.9%

Chinese

4.9%

Filipino

4.9%

Indian

4.9%

Scottish

4.4%

German

3.9%

Dutch

3.0%

Irish

3.0%

Sri Lankan

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Palmerston City School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.6%

Secondary — Government

27.6%

Vocational Education

27.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Palmerston City Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 302

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Palmerston City Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.9% 20

—

Not a volunteer

84.1% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Palmerston City How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Did not go to work

12.7%

Car (passenger)

9.8%

Other

5.9%

Bus

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Palmerston City Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.3%

1 vehicle

59.4%

2 vehicles

26.6%

3 vehicles

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Palmerston City Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

31.4%

2 bedrooms

47.1%

3 bedrooms

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Palmerston City Population Mobility

32.2%

moved in the last year

87.1%

moved in the last 5 years

5.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Palmerston City Indigenous Population

5.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

280

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Palmerston City Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Palmerston City Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.1%

$1-$149/wk

2.6%

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

3.4%

$800-$999/wk

3.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

24.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

22.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Palmerston City Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

58.6%

Couple — no children

20.7%

One parent — children under 15

14.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Palmerston City Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

5.4% 7

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Never served

94.6% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Palmerston City Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

4.8% 6

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Did not provide

95.2% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Palmerston City Children Ever Born

No children

71.4%

1 child

14.3%

2 children

6.1%

3 children

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Palmerston City When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Palmerston City Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.0%

5–14 hours

27.5%

15–29 hours

2.5%

30+ hours

5.0%

Did not do domestic work

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Palmerston City Household Size

1 person

43.5%

2 persons

25.8%

3 persons

19.4%

4 persons

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Palmerston City Where Residents Moved From

Same address

103

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Palmerston City Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Palmerston City Schools

schools nearby

government

919

avg ICSEA score

4,912

total students

Durack Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 474 students

1017

ICSEA

Palmerston Christian College Independent

Combined · T-10 · 365 students

1008

ICSEA

MacKillop Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 795 students

1001

ICSEA

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · T-6 · 165 students

983

ICSEA

Bakewell Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 616 students

978

ICSEA

Driver Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 409 students

914

ICSEA

Palmerston College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,267 students

884

ICSEA

Woodroffe Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 327 students

842

ICSEA

Gray Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 283 students

808

ICSEA

Moulden Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 211 students

753

ICSEA

NT Christian College - Palmerston Campus Independent

Secondary

Good Shepherd Lutheran College - Palmerston Campus Independent

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Palmerston City Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,478/wk

Median Rent $259/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Palmerston City

Your weekly income

≈ $6,405/month

Median rent $259/wk

Left after rent $1,219/wk

Rent share 17.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Holtze

Income: $1,308/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $29/wk

Cossack (NT)

Income: $1,077/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $9/wk

Palmerston City vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Bynoe

Pop: 98 Income: $669/wk Rent: $353/wk

Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (NT)

Pop: 99 Income: $1,478/wk

Eva Valley

Pop: 101 Income: $560/wk Rent: $400/wk

Hart (NT)

Pop: 105 Income: $389/wk Rent: $53/wk

Milyakburra

Pop: 106 Income: $241/wk Rent: $60/wk

Gregory (NT)

Pop: 107 Income: $347/wk Rent: $20/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palmerston City

What is the population of Palmerston City NT?

The population of Palmerston City NT is 194 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 318.5 people per km².Palmerston City is ranked #7,031 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Palmerston City?

The median personal income in Palmerston City NT is $1,161 per week, or $60,372 per year.The median household income is $1,478 per week.Family income is $1,674 per week.Palmerston City is ranked #521 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Palmerston City?

Median rent in Palmerston City NT is $259 per week ($1,122 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Palmerston City ranks #6,016 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Palmerston City?

The median age in Palmerston City NT is 28 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Palmerston City a good suburb to live in?

Palmerston City is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 194.The median income is $1,161/wk, which is above the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 70216. All dollar figures in AUD.