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Northern Territory · Postcode 0830
Archer postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 15 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Archer at a glance vs NT
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NT
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Archer vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Archer | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,649 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Median age | 57 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NT average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Archer is a locality 15 km from Darwin in Northern Territory, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 0830. It falls within the Darwin region. The local government area is Palmerston.
According to the 2021 Census, Archer has a population of 3 with a median age of 57. The median weekly household income is $1,649, below the NT average.
Housing in Archer includes a 4 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average.
Archer is part of the Palmerston statistical area in Northern Territory.
Archer details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0830 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3 |
| Median Age | 57 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,649/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $824/week |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 11.3 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Latitude | -12.5164 |
| Longitude | 130.971 |
| Distance from Darwin | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darwin |
| Area (SA3) | Palmerston |
| Local Government | Palmerston |
| State Electorate | Spillett |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 5 (166.7%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.