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Johnston 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 Johnston Compares
Johnston vs the NT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Johnston | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,254 +NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $370 +NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,400 +NT | $1,631 | $1,958 | $2,025 |
| Median age | 28 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -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.
Johnston is a locality 18 km from Darwin in Northern Territory, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 0832. It falls within the Darwin region. The local government area is Palmerston.
According to the 2021 Census, Johnston has a population of 2,386 with a median age of 28. The median weekly household income is $2,254, above the NT average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 308 (12.9% of residents).
Housing in Johnston includes a median weekly rent of $370, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,400, with 780 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Rental properties account for 63.8% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Johnston scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Johnston is served by MacKillop Catholic College.
Johnston is part of the Palmerston statistical area in Northern Territory.
Johnston Details
| Postcode | 0832 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,386 |
| Median Age | 28 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,254/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,179/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $370 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population Density | 916/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 780 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 308 (12.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -12.4864 |
| Longitude | 131.01 |
| Distance from Darwin | 18 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darwin |
| Area (SA3) | Palmerston |
| Local Government | Palmerston |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 666 (27.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 356 (14.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 969 (40.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 325 (13.6%) |
| 65+ years | 69 (2.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 182 (7.6%) |
| Arthritis | 86 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 54 (2.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 26 (1.1%) |
| Cancer | 23 (1.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 22 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 22 (2.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 272 (35.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 346 (45.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 129 (16.8%) |
Schools in Johnston
Suburbs Near Johnston
Same Postcode (0832)
More Johnston 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.