Herbert Postcode
Northern Territory
Herbert is a suburb in Northern Territory, situated around 35 kilometres from Darwin. The postcode for Herbert is 0836, and the telephone area code is 08.
According to the 2021 Census, Herbert has a population of 1,610 (823 males, 788 females). The median age is 38 years.
The median weekly household income in Herbert is $2,765, with a median personal income of $1,268 per week.
The median weekly rent is $460 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,323.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (26), Thailand (16), and Other countries (13).
89.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Herbert shows 894 people employed (622 full-time, 204 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (152), professionals (105), and clerical & admin (91).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Herbert has an IRSAD score of 1036 placing it in decile 8 (highly advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Herbert covers an area of 35.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 45 persons per km².
Statistically, Herbert sits within the Litchfield area, part of the broader Darwin region. It falls under the Litchfield local government area.
The federal electorate for Herbert is Lingiari (Rural).
The 0836 postcode is shared by Herbert along with Girraween and Humpty Doo.
Herbert Details
| Postcode | 0836 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,610 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,765/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,268/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $460 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,323 |
| Average Household Size | 3.0 persons |
| Area | 35.7 km² |
| Population Density | 45/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 506 |
| Completed Year 12 | 30.4% |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 124 (7.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (highly advantaged) |
| Latitude | -12.5423 |
| Longitude | 131.1572 |
| Distance from Darwin | 35 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darwin |
| Area (SA3) | Litchfield |
| Local Government | Litchfield |
| Federal Electorate | Lingiari |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 383 (23.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 156 (9.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 461 (28.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 491 (30.5%) |
| 65+ years | 121 (7.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 86 (5.3%) |
| Asthma | 49 (3.0%) |
| Diabetes | 30 (1.9%) |
| Arthritis | 29 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 23 (1.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 17 (1.1%) |
| Cancer | 9 (0.6%) |
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 | 78 (15.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 204 (41.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 203 (41.3%) |