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Driver Postcode
Northern Territory
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Driver Compares
Driver vs the NT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Driver | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,984 ≈NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $350 +NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 +NT | $1,631 | $1,958 | $2,025 |
| Median age | 33 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% -NT | 7.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
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.
Driver is a locality 14 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, Driver has a population of 2,747 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,984, close to the NT average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 386 (14.1% of residents).
Housing in Driver includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 940 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Rental properties account for 47.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Driver scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Driver include Palmerston College and Driver Primary School.
Driver is part of the Palmerston statistical area in Northern Territory.
Driver Details
| Postcode | 0830 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,747 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,984/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,011/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1601/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 940 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 386 (14.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -12.485085 |
| Longitude | 130.973005 |
| Distance from Darwin | 14 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darwin |
| Area (SA3) | Palmerston |
| Local Government | Palmerston |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 619 (22.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 349 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 936 (34.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 634 (23.1%) |
| 65+ years | 207 (7.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 200 (7.3%) |
| Arthritis | 143 (5.2%) |
| Diabetes | 110 (4.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 61 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 44 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 39 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 13 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 48 (5.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 342 (37.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 348 (37.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 181 (19.7%) |
Schools in Driver
Suburbs Near Driver
Same Postcode (0830)
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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.