Woodroffe
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Woodroffe, NT 0830.
About Woodroffe
Welcome to Woodroffe
Woodroffe sits in Palmerston, roughly 20 kilometres south-east of Darwin's CBD, in one of the Top End's most established satellite-city suburbs. It's a practical, family-oriented pocket of the Palmerston area, surrounded by Moulden, Rosebery, Driver, Bellamack and Marlow Lagoon, with a housing stock that's overwhelmingly made up of standalone homes on suburban blocks.
With a population of around 3,175 and a median age of 33, Woodroffe is a suburb built around young and growing households rather than retirees or students. It suits buyers and tenants who want space, a backyard and an easy commute into Palmerston's commercial centre, without the price tag of inner Darwin.
Lifestyle & families
Life in Woodroffe revolves around the everyday rhythms of a Top End suburban community: school runs, weekend sport, and the kind of tropical climate that pushes outdoor living to the front of daily life. The suburb's housing is dominated by houses rather than units or townhouses, which suits the families and couples who make up much of the local population, and there's a strong sense of a settled, low-turnover community rather than a transient rental market.
Being part of the broader Palmerston region means residents have quick access to the amenities of a satellite city while still enjoying a quieter, more residential feel at home. It's the kind of suburb where neighbours know each other and kids can ride bikes to school.
Schools & families
Woodroffe Primary School serves the suburb directly, giving many families a genuine walk-to-school option, while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School offers a Catholic education alternative nearby. Both schools anchor the suburb's family appeal, and their presence is a key reason Woodroffe continues to attract young households looking to put down roots in Palmerston.
For secondary schooling and further education, families typically look to the wider Palmerston network, with the suburb's central position among Moulden, Rosebery, Driver and Bellamack making school runs and drop-offs straightforward.
Getting around
Woodroffe's location within Palmerston, about 20 kilometres from Darwin, makes the Stuart Highway and Palmerston's arterial road network the backbone of daily travel. Commuters heading into Darwin's CBD or out to the rural areas generally rely on private vehicles, with bus services connecting Palmerston suburbs to the city for those without a car.
Local trips are easy, with Moulden, Rosebery, Driver, Bellamack and Marlow Lagoon all within a few minutes' drive, meaning shopping, schools and sporting facilities across the wider Palmerston area are rarely more than a short hop away.
Shopping & amenities
Palmerston's main retail and dining precincts are within easy reach of Woodroffe, giving residents access to supermarkets, cafes and services without needing to travel into Darwin. The neighbouring suburbs of Bellamack and Rosebery have added further amenity to the area in recent years, rounding out what's available locally.
For bigger shopping trips or a wider choice of restaurants and entertainment, Darwin's CBD remains a straightforward drive away, making Woodroffe a genuine best-of-both option for households that want suburban convenience with city access when needed.
The property market
Woodroffe's property market has been on a strong run, with median house prices sitting at $588,000 after growth of 32.0% recently, a significant jump that reflects broader demand pressure across Palmerston and Darwin's satellite suburbs. Every current listing in the suburb is a house, underlining just how house-dominant the local market is, with little to no unit or townhouse stock to speak of.
For renters, the median weekly rent of $605 points to solid ongoing demand, particularly from families drawn to the suburb's schools and space. Combined with its price growth, Woodroffe presents as a suburb that has shifted from an affordable Palmerston option to one attracting genuine investor and owner-occupier interest, while still remaining more accessible than much of Darwin proper.
Market snapshot
Woodroffe property market
Median sale price
$588k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$605
per week
Gross rental yield
5.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$409k
Median
$588k
Premium
$653k
Days on market
—
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
71
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +9.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Woodroffe, NT 0830.
Population
3,175
residents (2021)
Median age
33
years
Household income
$1,891
median, per week
Median rent
$360
per week
Median mortgage
$1,800
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Woodroffe
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Woodroffe
$655k
6 Capella Court
Sold ~July 2026
$780k
47 Transit Circuit
Sold ~June 2026
$780k
4 Achernar Court
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Woodroffe suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Woodroffe?
The median house price in Woodroffe, NT is $588k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 32.0%.
How much is rent in Woodroffe?
The median weekly rent in Woodroffe is around $605 per week.
Is Woodroffe a good place to live?
Woodroffe is an inner-city suburb of Palmerston, located 2.1 km from Palmerston City and 25 kilometres southeast of the Darwin CBD. Woodroffe is an established residential suburb in NT, with a population of around 3,175 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Woodroffe?
Woodroffe has a population of 3,175 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 33.
What schools are in Woodroffe?
There are 2 schools in or near Woodroffe, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Woodroffe Primary School.
How much do you need to buy in Woodroffe?
Entry-level properties in Woodroffe start around $409k, while premium homes reach $653k.
What suburbs are near Woodroffe?
Suburbs near Woodroffe include Moulden, Bellamack, Rosebery, Driver and Marlow Lagoon.
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