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Elrundie

NT 822 • Northern Territory

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Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
7.77 km²
Area
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Median Rent
Family-FriendlyGrowth SuburbMaster PlannedYoung Families
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About Elrundie

Elrundie is a small residential locality within the City of Palmerston, part of the Greater Darwin urban area in the Northern Territory. Located approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Darwin's CBD, Palmerston — including Elrundie — was developed as a planned satellite city from the 1980s to house Darwin's growing population. The area is characterised by a hot, tropical climate with a distinct wet and dry season, and features predominantly modern low-set housing built for the Territory's conditions.

Residents of Elrundie enjoy the community-oriented lifestyle of Palmerston, which offers shopping centres, schools, sporting facilities, and parks catering to the strong military and public service population typical of Darwin's satellite suburbs. The area is popular with young families and Defence Force personnel based at RAAF Base Darwin and Robertson Barracks at Holtze. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound, with easy access to the Adelaide River floodplains, fishing spots, and the broader tropical landscapes of the Top End.

Elrundie falls under postcode 822 and is governed by the Tiwi Islands Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Solomon, while state elections fall under the Spillett electorate.

📍 Location

State
Northern Territory
Postcode
822
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tiwi Islands
Federal Electorate
Solomon
State Electorate
Spillett
Type
Locality
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-11.76°, 130.63°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
7.77 km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 822

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 822, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,359
Median 2023–24
$44,593
▲ 19.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,186

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 822; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Palmerston Bus Network (Darwin Bus routes 14, 15) — Darwin CBD (Harry Chan Avenue) ~45 min

Commute to Darwin CBD

Distance
20 km
By Train
No rail service
By Car (Peak)
25-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20 min

🛣️ Stuart Highway and Tiger Brennan Drive are the main routes to Darwin. Car strongly recommended.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Suburban layout with footpaths; walkable within local streets but vehicle needed for shopping and commuting

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Elrundie NT located? +

Elrundie is a residential locality within the City of Palmerston, approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Darwin CBD in the Northern Territory.

What is Elrundie like to live in? +

Elrundie is part of the planned satellite city of Palmerston and offers a family-friendly suburban lifestyle in a tropical environment. It is popular with Defence Force families and public servants, with local schools, parks, and shopping nearby.

How do you get from Elrundie to Darwin CBD? +

Elrundie is approximately 20 kilometres from Darwin CBD. By car, the trip takes around 20-40 minutes via Stuart Highway and Tiger Brennan Drive. Darwin Bus services also connect Palmerston suburbs to the Darwin CBD.