Winnellie, NT 0822 — Suburb Profile

In short

Winnellie is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0822, home to 197 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Palmerston local government area and roughly 82 km from the Darwin CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$270 /wk

Population197

Median age52

Area4.4 km²

To CBD82 km

LGADarwin

Demographics

Population: 197
Median age: 52 years
Median household income: $1,016 /week
Median personal income: $794 /week
Median family income: $2,194 /week
Average household size: 1.6
Persons per bedroom: 1.2
Local government area: Darwin
Statistical region (SA4): Darwin
Federal electorate: Solomon

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $270 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,733
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

Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 1,234 resolvable premises in Winnellie. 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.

Safety

Recorded offences: 8,489 across the Darwin reporting region in the year to Feb 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
Most common categories: 2,796 violent offences, 2,644 theft, 2,145 property damage.

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

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Winnellie?

Winnellie (NT 0822) had 197 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Darwin local government area.

What is the median rent in Winnellie?

The median advertised rent in Winnellie is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Winnellie?

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

Winnellie 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 Winnellie?

Across the surrounding area, 8,489 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (2,796), theft (2,644), property damage (2,145). 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 Winnellie?

In Winnellie, 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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