Herbert, NT 0836 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Herbert is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0836, home to 1,610 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Litchfield local government area and roughly 30 km from the Darwin CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,610
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,765 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,268 /week
- Median family income
- $3,005 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Litchfield
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Darwin
- Federal electorate
- Lingiari
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $460 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,323
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Girraween Primary School
- Humpty Doo Primary School
- Taminmin College
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2.5 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
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, 27.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 75.7% of the 70 resolvable premises in Herbert. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 24.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 75.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 220 across the Humpty Doo (NT Balance) statistical area in the year to Feb 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 74 violent offences, 70 theft, 36 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Herbert?
Herbert (NT 0836) had 1,610 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 Herbert?
The median advertised rent in Herbert is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Herbert?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Herbert covering government sectors. Nearest include: Girraween Primary School (6 km), Humpty Doo Primary School (7.9 km), Taminmin College (8.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Herbert?
Herbert is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (75.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Herbert?
Across the surrounding area, 220 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (74), theft (70), property damage (36). 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 Herbert?
In Herbert, 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 (27.5 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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