Palmerston - South, NT 0891
Salt air, easy pace, and the beach a short walk from most front doors.
- Waterfront
- $450/wk Median
- 38.6% Renters
Palmerston - South Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 6.5k
- Median age
- 28
- Median weekly rent
- $450
- To the CBD
- 13.9km
- Walkability
- 8.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Palmerston - South Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Beach & Coast
Palmerston - South sits among Darwin's coastal renter pockets, where the rhythm of the week runs around the water — early swims, weekend walks along the foreshore, and a noticeably relaxed pace compared to the inner city. With 6,451 residents and a substantial renter share (38.6%), it's a well-established part of the Darwin rental market.
Around Palmerston - South
Palmerston - South Esplanade
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Palmerston - South Beach
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Palmerston - South
Real questions renters ask before moving to Palmerston - South.
How far is Palmerston - South from the Darwin CBD?
Palmerston - South is approximately 13km from the Darwin CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Palmerston - South walkable?
Palmerston - South carries a walkability score of 8.6/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Palmerston - South?
Locals describe Palmerston - South as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 6,451, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
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