Lake Bennett, NT 0822 — Suburb Profile

In short

Lake Bennett is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0822, home to 129 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Palmerston local government area and roughly 82 km from the Darwin CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk

Population129

Median age56

Area164.4 km²

To CBD82 km

LGACoomalie

Demographics

Population: 129
Median age: 56 years
Median household income: $1,125 /week
Median personal income: $710 /week
Median family income: $2,062 /week
Average household size: 2.0
Persons per bedroom: 0.8
Local government area: Coomalie
Statistical region (SA4): Northern Territory - Outback
Federal electorate: Solomon

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $300 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,100
Rent share of household income: 27%

Schools

Xavier Catholic College Secondary · Catholic
Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School Primary · Catholic

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

1 restaurant
1 supermarket

Counts within roughly 8 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, 79.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 62 resolvable premises in Lake Bennett. 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.

Sky Muster (Satellite): 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.

Safety

Recorded offences: 284 across the Daly (NT Balance) statistical area in the year to Feb 2026 (down 9% on the prior year).
Most common categories: 111 violent offences, 64 property damage, 57 theft.

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

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Lake Bennett?

Lake Bennett (NT 0822) had 129 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Coomalie local government area.

What is the median rent in Lake Bennett?

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

Are there schools in Lake Bennett?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Lake Bennett 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.

What NBN technology is available in Lake Bennett?

Lake Bennett is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Lake Bennett?

Across the surrounding area, 284 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (111), property damage (64), theft (57). 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 Lake Bennett?

In Lake Bennett, 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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