Marlow Lagoon, NT 0830 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Marlow Lagoon is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0830, home to 754 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Litchfield local government area and roughly 14 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$550 /wk
Population754
Median age39
Area4.9 km²
To CBD14 km
LGAPalmerston

Demographics

Population
754
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$3,630 /week
Median personal income
$1,545 /week
Median family income
$3,640 /week
Average household size
3.2
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Palmerston
Statistical region (SA4)
Darwin
Federal electorate
Solomon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$550 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

  • Driver Secondary School Secondary · Government
  • Palmerston College Secondary · Government
  • Palmerston Christian College Primary · Government
  • Moulden Primary School Primary · Government
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran College - Palmerston Campus Primary · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 19 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Catalina Rd Moulden bus · 509 m
  • Waler Rd/Marlow Lagoon bus · 772 m
  • Tilston Ave after Chin Gong Cct bus · 780 m
  • Waler Rd at Palmerston Christian School bus · 784 m
  • Elrundie Ave before Tilston Ave bus · 789 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 11 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 68 parks and reserves
  • 5 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 supermarket
  • 34 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, 11.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 241 resolvable premises in Marlow 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: 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.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,878 across the Palmerston reporting region in the year to Feb 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,295 violent offences, 1,082 theft, 1,028 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Palmerston reporting region — the Northern Territory publishes counts at the regional level.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Marlow Lagoon?

Marlow Lagoon (NT 0830) had 754 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Palmerston local government area.

What is the median rent in Marlow Lagoon?

The median advertised rent in Marlow Lagoon is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Marlow Lagoon?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Marlow Lagoon covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Driver Secondary School (0.8 km), Palmerston College (0.8 km), Palmerston Christian College (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Marlow Lagoon?

Marlow Lagoon is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Marlow Lagoon?

Across the surrounding area, 3,878 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,295), theft (1,082), property damage (1,028). 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 Marlow Lagoon?

In Marlow 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 (11.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Marlow Lagoon?

19 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Marlow Lagoon centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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