Southport, NT 0822 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Southport is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0822, home to 215 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Palmerston local government area and roughly 82 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$335 /wk
Population215
Median age43
Area4.9 km²
To CBD82 km
LGALitchfield

Demographics

Population
215
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$1,699 /week
Median personal income
$1,007 /week
Median family income
$2,166 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
1.0
Local government area
Litchfield
Statistical region (SA4)
Darwin
Federal electorate
Solomon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$335 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,580
Rent share of household income
20%

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

Fixed Wireless serves 89.0% of the 118 resolvable premises in Southport. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 1.7%
  • Fixed Wireless: 89.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.3%

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Southport?

Southport (NT 0822) had 215 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Litchfield local government area.

What is the median rent in Southport?

The median advertised rent in Southport is $335/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Southport?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Southport 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 Southport?

Southport is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (89% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Southport?

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 Southport?

In Southport, 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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