Berry Springs, NT 0838 — Suburb Profile

In short

Berry Springs is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0838, home to 870 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Litchfield local government area and roughly 33 km from the Darwin CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk

Population870

Median age38

Area86.3 km²

To CBD33 km

LGALitchfield

Demographics

Population: 870
Median age: 38 years
Median household income: $2,183 /week
Median personal income: $1,048 /week
Median family income: $2,447 /week
Average household size: 2.8
Persons per bedroom: 1.0
Local government area: Litchfield
Statistical region (SA4): Darwin
Federal electorate: Lingiari

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $300 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $2,167
Rent share of household income: 14%

Schools

Berry Springs Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

1 café
1 park or reserve
1 supermarket

Counts within roughly 2.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Warmest month: Oct (33.4°C avg max)
Coolest month: Jul (30.7°C avg max)
Annual rainfall: 1737 mm
Reference station: Darwin Airport, 35.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 91.0% of the 310 resolvable premises in Berry Springs. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

Fixed Wireless: 91.0%
Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Safety

Recorded offences: 132 across the Weddell (NT Balance) statistical area in the year to Feb 2026 (down 11% on the prior year).
Most common categories: 50 theft, 40 violent offences, 26 property damage.

Figures cover the Weddell statistical area within “NT Balance” — the Northern Territory publishes rural counts at the SA2 level.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Berry Springs?

Berry Springs (NT 0838) had 870 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Litchfield local government area.

What is the median rent in Berry Springs?

The median advertised rent in Berry Springs is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Berry Springs?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Berry Springs covering government sectors. Nearest include: Berry Springs Primary School (2.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Berry Springs?

Berry Springs is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Berry Springs?

Across the surrounding area, 132 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (50), violent (40), property damage (26). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Berry Springs?

In Berry Springs, mean daily temperatures range from 23.3°C to 32.1°C and annual rainfall is 1,737 mm measured at the Darwin Airport weather station (35.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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