Palmerston
Property profile for Palmerston, Darwin. Median prices and property calculators.
Median Prices
Median House Price
$480,000
Approximate median for Palmerston, Darwin
Median Unit Price
$280,000
Approximate median for Palmerston, Darwin
Compare Darwin Suburbs
| Suburb | Median House | Median Unit | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston (this suburb) | $480,000 | $280,000 | |
| Fannie Bay | $800,000 | $400,000 | View → |
| Stuart Park | $750,000 | $380,000 | View → |
| Parap | $700,000 | $350,000 | View → |
| Darwin City | $650,000 | $350,000 | View → |
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Estimated Stamp Duty
$19,200
On median house price of $480,000
Estimated Monthly Mortgage
$2,352
80% LVR, 6.2% rate, 30yr P&I
Estimated Deposit Needed
$96,000
20% of median house price
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About Palmerston
Palmerston is Darwin's satellite city, located approximately 20 kilometres south of the CBD along the Stuart Highway. Established in the 1980s as a planned city to accommodate Darwin's growing population, Palmerston has developed into a self-contained urban centre with its own commercial core, community facilities, and distinct identity. The suburb offers some of the most affordable housing in the greater Darwin area, with modern detached homes, townhouses, and apartments in well-planned estates featuring parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities. Gateway Shopping Centre is the primary retail destination, offering supermarkets, specialty stores, dining, and entertainment. The Palmerston Water Park is a popular family attraction, and local sporting facilities include swimming pools, playing fields, and an aquatic centre. The suburb has a notably young demographic, with many residents being young families and defence personnel from nearby Robertson Barracks and RAAF Base Darwin. Palmerston is home to schools at all levels, a public library, and community health services. Transport includes regular Darwinbus services to Darwin CBD, with the Stuart Highway and Tiger Brennan Drive providing direct road access. The suburb also offers convenient access to the Darwin rural area, Litchfield National Park, and the Adelaide River region for weekend recreation. Palmerston appeals to young families seeking modern, affordable housing, defence personnel posted to the Top End, first home buyers entering the market at accessible prices, and investors attracted by strong rental yields from the area's transient workforce.