Holtze, NT 0829 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Holtze is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0829, home to 1,940 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Palmerston local government area and roughly 12 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$230 /wk
Population1,940
Median age31
Area41.2 km²
To CBD12 km
LGALitchfield

Demographics

Population
1,940
Median age
31 years
Median household income
$1,468 /week
Median personal income
$1,308 /week
Median family income
$2,100 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
1.3
Local government area
Litchfield
Statistical region (SA4)
Darwin
Federal electorate
Solomon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$230 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,122
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

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

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Roystonea Ave at Gateway Shopping Centre bus · 1219 m
  • Stuart Hwy after Deviney Rd bus · 1436 m
  • Roystonea Ave before Packard Ave bus · 1458 m
  • opp 46 Packard Ave bus · 1492 m
  • Nichols St. Durack Heights bus · 1591 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 29 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 44 parks and reserves
  • 8 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 11 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, 8.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 88.5% of the 122 resolvable premises in Holtze. 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: 88.5%
  • Fixed Wireless: 2.5%
  • 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.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 570 across the Howard Springs (NT Balance) statistical area in the year to Feb 2026 (up 56% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 341 violent offences, 109 property damage, 81 theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Holtze?

Holtze (NT 0829) had 1,940 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Litchfield local government area.

What is the median rent in Holtze?

The median advertised rent in Holtze is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Holtze?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Holtze covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Durack Primary School (2 km), Driver Primary School (2.9 km), Gray Primary School (3.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Holtze?

Holtze is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (88.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Holtze?

Across the surrounding area, 570 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (341), property damage (109), theft (81). 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 Holtze?

In Holtze, 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 (8.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Holtze?

6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Holtze centroid. 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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