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Farrar 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 Farrar Compares
Farrar vs the NT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Farrar | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,573 +NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $455 +NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +NT | $1,631 | $1,958 | $2,025 |
| Median age | 32 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% -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.
Farrar is a locality 16 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, Farrar has a population of 1,650 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $2,573, above the NT average. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 182 (11.0% of residents).
Housing in Farrar includes a median weekly rent of $455, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 495 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Rental properties account for 43.1% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Farrar scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Farrar is part of the Palmerston statistical area in Northern Territory.
Farrar Details
| Postcode | 0830 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,650 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,573/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,172/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $455 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1122/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 495 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 182 (11.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -12.478 |
| Longitude | 130.991 |
| Distance from Darwin | 16 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darwin |
| Area (SA3) | Palmerston |
| Local Government | Palmerston |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 427 (25.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 202 (12.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 548 (33.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 300 (18.2%) |
| 65+ years | 165 (10.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 136 (8.2%) |
| Arthritis | 91 (5.5%) |
| Diabetes | 66 (4.0%) |
| Dementia | 49 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 35 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 29 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 22 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (1.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 116 (23.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 274 (55.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 99 (20.0%) |
Suburbs Near Farrar
Same Postcode (0830)
More Farrar Data
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.