East Arnhem, NT 0822 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
East Arnhem is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0822, home to 1,194 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Palmerston local government area and roughly 82 km from the Darwin CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,194
- Median age
- 27 years
- Median household income
- $1,224 /week
- Median personal income
- $281 /week
- Median family income
- $774 /week
- Average household size
- 4.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.7
- Local government area
- East Arnhem
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Northern Territory - Outback
- Federal electorate
- Solomon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $35 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 3%
Schools
- Xavier Catholic College
- Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 1 supermarket
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
NBN address-check returns no resolvable premises for East Arnhem — typical for non-residential pockets like ports, freight yards, or campuses. Check a specific address on NBN Co's address tool.
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,026 across the East Arnhem (NT Balance) statistical area in the year to Feb 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 427 violent offences, 261 property damage, 210 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Arnhem?
East Arnhem (NT 0822) had 1,194 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 27. It sits within the East Arnhem local government area.
What is the median rent in East Arnhem?
The median advertised rent in East Arnhem is $35/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in East Arnhem?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near East Arnhem 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.
How safe is East Arnhem?
Across the surrounding area, 1,026 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (427), property damage (261), break-ins (210). 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 East Arnhem?
In East Arnhem, 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.
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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