Nganmarriyanga, NT 0822 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Nganmarriyanga is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0822, home to 364 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Palmerston local government area and roughly 82 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$50 /wk
Population364
Median age22
Area46.4 km²
To CBD82 km
LGAWest Daly

Demographics

Population
364
Median age
22 years
Median household income
$819 /week
Median personal income
$212 /week
Median family income
$466 /week
Average household size
5.9
Persons per bedroom
2.1
Local government area
West Daly
Statistical region (SA4)
Northern Territory - Outback
Federal electorate
Solomon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$50 /week
Rent share of household income
6%

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

NBN coverage data refreshes monthly. Check a specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Nganmarriyanga?

Nganmarriyanga (NT 0822) had 364 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 22. It sits within the West Daly local government area.

What is the median rent in Nganmarriyanga?

The median advertised rent in Nganmarriyanga is $50/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Nganmarriyanga?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Nganmarriyanga 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.

How safe is Nganmarriyanga?

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 Nganmarriyanga?

In Nganmarriyanga, 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.

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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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