Douglas-Daly, NT 0822 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Douglas-Daly is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0822, home to 173 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Palmerston local government area and roughly 82 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Population173
Median age33
Area4903.1 km²
To CBD82 km
LGAUnincorporated NT

Demographics

Population
173
Median age
33 years
Median household income
$1,424 /week
Median personal income
$1,015 /week
Median family income
$1,875 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Unincorporated NT
Statistical region (SA4)
Northern Territory - Outback
Federal electorate
Solomon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median monthly mortgage
$3,364

Schools

  • Xavier Catholic College Secondary · Catholic
  • Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School Primary · Catholic

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 supermarket

Counts within roughly 8 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, 79.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 22 resolvable premises in Douglas-Daly. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

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.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 284 across the Daly (NT Balance) statistical area in the year to Feb 2026 (down 9% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 111 violent offences, 64 property damage, 57 theft.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Douglas-Daly?

Douglas-Daly (NT 0822) had 173 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Unincorporated NT local government area.

Are there schools in Douglas-Daly?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Douglas-Daly covering catholic sectors. Nearest include: Xavier Catholic College (1.4 km), Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Douglas-Daly?

Douglas-Daly is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Douglas-Daly?

Across the surrounding area, 284 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (111), property damage (64), theft (57). 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 Douglas-Daly?

In Douglas-Daly, 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 (79 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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