Moulden
NT 830 • Greater Darwin
About Moulden
Moulden is a residential suburb of Palmerston, a planned satellite city of Darwin, located approximately 25 kilometres south-east of the Darwin CBD by road within the City of Palmerston local government area. Established in the 1980s as Palmerston expanded rapidly to accommodate Darwin's growing population, Moulden covers 1.75 square kilometres at a low tropical elevation. The suburb sits on the traditional Country of the Larrakia people, and has a population of 3,053 with a young median age of 33. The median household income of approximately $78,800 annually reflects its working-class to mid-income character, typical of outer Palmerston suburbs.
Moulden offers a relaxed tropical suburban lifestyle with access to local parks and reserves, and is within easy reach of the Palmerston City Centre — including the Palmerston Shopping Centre — approximately 4 kilometres away. The suburb is served by Palmerston's bus network, though a private vehicle is the most practical way to get around the region. Darwin's warm climate gives Moulden an outdoor lifestyle appeal, and the nearby Marlow Lagoon and Palmerston recreational precinct provide swimming, sports, and leisure options. The suburb attracts young families and workers employed across Palmerston's industrial, defence, and services sectors, drawn by relatively affordable housing compared to Darwin proper.
Moulden falls under postcode 830 and is governed by Palmerston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Blain electorate.
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Housing 2021 Census
197 state housing + 14 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Palmerston Bus Routes (Territory Transit) — Palmerston City Centre / Darwin CBD 40-60 min to Darwin
Commute to Darwin CBD
🛣️ Stuart Highway and Palmerston Link Road provide the primary road connections to Darwin. Palmerston City Centre is 4km away by car.
Moulden is a typical suburban NT locality where most daily errands require a car; local parks are walkable but retail and services are concentrated in Palmerston City Centre.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Philippines 90
- 2. England 58
- 3. New Zealand 42
- 4. Thailand 26
- 5. Vietnam 23
- 6. Indonesia 21
- 7. South Africa 12
- 8. Sri Lanka 11
- 9. Papua New Guinea 8
- 10. Cambodia 7
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)