Living in Palmerston, Darwin

Monthly rent in AUD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Darwin dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,550/month — roughly 22% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,900 - $3,500/month and three-bedrooms $3,800 - $4,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by car, it sits farther out than most Darwin areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, families, suburban tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Stuart Park.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Palmerston Interchange as the nearest rail stop, Dunbar Park as nearby green space and Coles as the nearest supermarket around the Palmerston reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Palmerston, Darwin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Palmerston costs $2,300 - $2,800/month (second-hand contract) or $1,900 - $2,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,900 - $3,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,800 - $4,600/month.

Is Palmerston safe for expats?

Palmerston has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Palmerston to Darwin center?

The commute from Palmerston to Darwin city center takes approximately 25 minutes by car.

What is Palmerston like to live in?

Satellite city 20 km south. Shopping centres, family homes, and significantly lower rents than inner Darwin. In our data it is tagged as affordable, families, suburban.