Driver, NT 0830 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Driver is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0830, home to 2,747 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Litchfield local government area and roughly 14 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population2,747
Median age33
Area1.7 km²
To CBD14 km
LGAPalmerston

Demographics

Population
2,747
Median age
33 years
Median household income
$1,984 /week
Median personal income
$1,011 /week
Median family income
$2,183 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Palmerston
Statistical region (SA4)
Darwin
Federal electorate
Solomon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Driver Primary School Primary · Government
  • Gray Primary School Primary · Government
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran College - Palmerston Campus Primary · Independent
  • Durack Primary School Primary · Government
  • Driver Secondary School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 48 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Driver Ave at Driver Shops bus · 142 m
  • 72 Driver Ave opp Driver Shops bus · 152 m
  • Driver Ave at Driver School bus · 186 m
  • 36 Driver Avenue bus · 221 m
  • Driver Ave after Canonbury Cct bus · 457 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 7 cafés
  • 33 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 122 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 36 playgrounds

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, 11.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 1,275 resolvable premises in Driver. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 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: 3,878 across the Palmerston reporting region in the year to Feb 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,295 violent offences, 1,082 theft, 1,028 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Palmerston reporting region — the Northern Territory publishes counts at the regional level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Driver?

Driver (NT 0830) had 2,747 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Palmerston local government area.

What is the median rent in Driver?

The median advertised rent in Driver is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Driver?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Driver covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Driver Primary School (0.2 km), Gray Primary School (0.9 km), Good Shepherd Lutheran College - Palmerston Campus (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Driver?

Driver is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Driver?

Across the surrounding area, 3,878 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,295), theft (1,082), property damage (1,028). 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 Driver?

In Driver, 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 (11.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Driver?

48 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Driver centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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