Bellamack

NT 832 • Greater Darwin

2,423
Population (2021)
$60,840
Median Income
1.29 km²
Area
$360/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyNew DevelopmentTropicalAffordableSuburban

About Bellamack

Bellamack is a modern residential suburb in the City of Palmerston, located approximately 27 kilometres southeast of the Darwin CBD in the Northern Territory. Established in 2010, it is one of Palmerston's newest suburbs with a population of around 2,500 residents. The suburb features contemporary housing developments and attracts young families and professionals working in the greater Darwin area. Its tropical climate and planned streetscapes give Bellamack a neat, community-oriented character.

Residents of Bellamack enjoy proximity to Palmerston's shopping and recreational facilities, including the Palmerston Gateway Shopping Centre and local parks with playgrounds. The suburb is well-suited to families, with several schools and childcare centres in neighbouring suburbs. The nearby Mitchell Centre and Palmerston Water Park provide additional leisure options. Bellamack's affordable housing compared to inner Darwin makes it popular with first-home buyers and defence personnel stationed at nearby Robertson Barracks.

Bellamack falls under postcode 832 and is governed by Palmerston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Blain electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
832
Urban Area
Bakewell - Rosebery - Mitchell
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-12.52°, 130.98°
Statistical Area
Greater Darwin
Area
1.29 km²
Elevation
22m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Route 4 — Palmerston Interchange 10 min
  • Route 4 — Darwin CBD via Stuart Highway 40 min

Commute to Darwin

Distance
27 km
By Bus
40-50 min
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min

🛣️ No rail service in Darwin. Bus via Palmerston Interchange.

Walkability Car-Dependent

A car-dependent suburb with limited walkable amenities. Most errands require driving to Palmerston centre.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,400
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
29 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
8.3%

59 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,458
Census 2021
2,423
1.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$56,628
Income 2021
$60,840
7.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,691
Born Overseas 483

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 78
  • 2. India 59
  • 3. New Zealand 44
  • 4. England 37
  • 5. Zimbabwe 22
  • 6. Nepal 21
  • 7. Vietnam 18
  • 8. China 16
  • 9. South Africa 16
  • 10. Pakistan 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 817
English 688
Australian Aboriginal 256
Scottish 208
Irish 181
Filipino 124
Chinese 80
German 79
Greek 56
Indian 50

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,198
Both parents born in Australia
660
Both parents born overseas
305
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.9%
Christianity
34.8%
Hinduism
2.2%
Islam
1.7%
Buddhism
1.3%
Sikhism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
218 (9.0%)
5-14 years
447 (18.4%)
15-19 years
165 (6.8%)
20-24 years
185 (7.6%)
25-34 years
485 (20.0%)
35-44 years
386 (15.9%)
45-54 years
275 (11.3%)
55-64 years
130 (5.4%)
65-74 years
86 (3.5%)
75-84 years
39 (1.6%)
85+ years
7 (0.3%)

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