NT · 0830

Driver

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Driver, NT 0830.

Driver, NT 0830

About Driver

Welcome to Driver

Driver is an inner-city suburb of Palmerston. It is 23 km SE of the Darwin CBD. Its Local Government Area is the City of Palmerston. Durack is bounded to the north by University Ave, to the west Elrundie Avenue, to the east Temple Terrace and to the south Tilston Avenue. The suburb is mostly composed of developments from the early 1980s.

Market snapshot

Driver property market

Median price ranks #3,214 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 15%
Type
Bedrooms

Median sale price

$575k

House · 3 bed

Median rent

$620

per week

Gross rental yield

5.6%

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$411k

Median

$575k

Premium

$664k

Days on market

57

Auction clearance

0%

Sold this year

47

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Compound growth +6.9% / yr over 4 yrs

Median price by bedrooms · House

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Driver by dwelling type.

Apartment / Unit42%
House33%
Townhouse17%
Land8%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Driver, NT 0830.

Population

2,747

residents (2021)

Median age

33

years

Household income

$1,984

median, per week

Median rent

$350

per week

Median mortgage

$1,950

per month

Mortgage / income

23%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Driver

Government school catchment

Driver Primary School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Driver

$695k

13 O'Brien Court

house3 bd · 1 ba · 3 car

Sold ~July 2026

$386k

3/21 Lorna Lim Terrace

apartment2 bd · 1 car

Sold ~June 2026

$320k

1/73 Dwyer Circuit

apartment2 bd · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

$400k

6/32 Lorna Lim Terrace

apartment2 bd · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

Explore the area

Properties & amenities in Driver

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Compare the area

Price map around Driver

Every listing for sale near Driver, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.

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Common questions

Driver suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Driver?

The median house price in Driver, NT is $575k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 25.7%.

How much is rent in Driver?

The median weekly rent in Driver is around $620 per week.

Is Driver a good place to live?

Driver is an inner-city suburb of Palmerston. Driver is an established residential suburb in NT, with a population of around 2,747 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Driver?

Driver has a population of 2,747 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 33.

What schools are in Driver?

There is 1 school in or near Driver, including Driver Primary School.

How long do homes take to sell in Driver?

Properties in Driver take around 57 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.

How much do you need to buy in Driver?

Entry-level properties in Driver start around $411k, while premium homes reach $664k.

What suburbs are near Driver?

Suburbs near Driver include Marlow Lagoon, Woodroffe, Moulden, Gray and Gunn.