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Northern Territory · Postcode 0835
Howard Springs postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 24 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Howard Springs 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.
Where Howard Springs ranks: household income is in the top 10% of NT suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in NT.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Howard Springs vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Howard Springs | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,560 +NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $400 +NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,388 +NT | $1,631 | $1,958 | $2,025 |
| Median age | 43 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% -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.
Howard Springs is a locality 24 km from Darwin in Northern Territory, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 0835. It falls within the Darwin region. The local government area is Litchfield.
According to the 2021 Census, Howard Springs has a population of 3,153 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $2,560, above the NT average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 258 (8.2% of residents).
Housing in Howard Springs includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,388, with 1,016 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Howard Springs scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Howard Springs include Good Shepherd Lutheran College and Howard Springs Primary School.
Howard Springs is part of the Litchfield statistical area in Northern Territory.
Howard Springs details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0835 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,153 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,560/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,118/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,388 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 76.8 km² |
| Population Density | 41/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,016 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 258 (8.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -12.4779013 |
| Longitude | 131.0696413 |
| Distance from Darwin | 24 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darwin |
| Area (SA3) | Litchfield |
| Local Government | Litchfield |
| State Electorate | Nelson |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 555 (17.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 343 (10.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 757 (24.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,013 (32.1%) |
| 65+ years | 481 (15.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 265 (8.4%) |
| Asthma | 216 (6.9%) |
| Diabetes | 118 (3.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 96 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 92 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 51 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 14 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 10 (1.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 197 (19.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 394 (39.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 400 (40.0%) |
Schools in Howard Springs
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Howard Springs. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Howard Springs
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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.