Knuckey Lagoon, NT 0828 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Knuckey Lagoon is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0828, home to 498 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Palmerston local government area and roughly 10 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk
Population498
Median age35
Area18.2 km²
To CBD10 km
LGALitchfield

Demographics

Population
498
Median age
35 years
Median household income
$2,525 /week
Median personal income
$1,064 /week
Median family income
$2,636 /week
Average household size
3.3
Persons per bedroom
1.1
Local government area
Litchfield
Statistical region (SA4)
Darwin
Federal electorate
Solomon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$3,564
Rent share of household income
12%

Schools

  • Milkwood Steiner School Primary · Independent
  • Tivendale School Other · Government
  • Australian International Islamic College Combined · Independent
  • Haileybury Rendall School Secondary · Independent
  • Marrara Christian College Combined · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop

Closest stops:

  • Stuart Hwy after Lagoon Rd bus · 1528 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 restaurants
  • 9 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres

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, 4.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 94.7% of the 171 resolvable premises in Knuckey Lagoon. 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: 94.7%
  • Fibre to the Building: 4.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.2%

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 Knuckey Lagoon?

Knuckey Lagoon (NT 0828) had 498 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Litchfield local government area.

What is the median rent in Knuckey Lagoon?

The median advertised rent in Knuckey Lagoon is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Knuckey Lagoon?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Knuckey Lagoon covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Milkwood Steiner School (2.5 km), Tivendale School (2.7 km), Australian International Islamic College (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Knuckey Lagoon?

Knuckey Lagoon is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (94.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Knuckey Lagoon?

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 Knuckey Lagoon?

In Knuckey Lagoon, 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 (4.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Knuckey Lagoon?

1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Knuckey Lagoon 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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