Zuccoli
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Zuccoli, NT 0832.
About Zuccoli
Welcome to Zuccoli
Zuccoli sits in Palmerston's growing eastern corridor, part of the Darwin metropolitan area and one of the newest suburbs to take shape in the Top End. Bordered by Rosebery, Johnston, Bakewell, Gunn and Bellamack, it's a suburb defined by wide new streets, modern estates and a young population still writing its story.
With a median age of just 28 and a population of 4,131, Zuccoli has the feel of a suburb built for young families and first-home buyers. It suits those wanting a fresh, low-maintenance home close to established Palmerston amenities, without the price tag or wait times of Darwin's inner suburbs.
Housing & architecture
Zuccoli's housing stock is overwhelmingly modern, reflecting its status as one of Palmerston's newest release areas. Current listings show houses make up 96% of the market, with land and townhouses each accounting for a small 2% share, so buyers are largely looking at contemporary single-storey and double-storey homes built in the last decade or so.
Expect Top End-style design cues throughout the suburb: elevated living areas, breezy verandahs, screened windows and pools, all built to handle the tropical climate. Because so much of the suburb has been developed in one wave, street after street shows a consistent, tidy newness that appeals to buyers wanting turnkey living rather than a renovation project.
The property market
Zuccoli has been one of the standout performers in the Palmerston market recently, with house prices climbing 22.4% to a median of $777,000. That kind of growth reflects strong demand for newer housing stock in Darwin's outer suburbs, particularly from families upsizing from older parts of Palmerston or relocating from interstate.
Renters are active in the suburb too, with median weekly rent sitting at $823, a figure that points to solid investor interest alongside owner-occupier demand. With such a high proportion of houses on the market and comparatively little land or townhouse stock available, buyers after something other than a standard house will find options limited.
Getting around
Zuccoli is designed around car access, with arterial roads connecting residents through to Palmerston's town centre and onward to the Stuart Highway for the run into Darwin's CBD. Buses service the suburb as part of Palmerston's network, linking residents to Gunn, Bellamack and the broader Palmerston bus interchange, from where connections continue toward Darwin.
For most households, a car remains the practical choice given the suburb's outer location, but the road network here was laid out with growth in mind, meaning traffic flow through the estate itself tends to be straightforward even as the population increases.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Zuccoli Primary School sitting right within the suburb and Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School also close by, giving parents both public and Catholic options without needing to leave the area. This local access to schooling is a big part of Zuccoli's appeal to young families, many of whom are drawn by the combination of new housing and nearby education.
For secondary schooling, families typically look to the established options across greater Palmerston, with the suburb's young median age of 28 suggesting a strong pipeline of school-aged children in the years ahead.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Zuccoli is quieter and more suburban than inner Darwin, with day-to-day dining and socialising largely centred on nearby Palmerston hubs. Residents typically head to Bakewell, Gunn or the Palmerston town centre for cafes, takeaway and casual dining, while Darwin's broader food and entertainment scene remains a manageable drive away.
The suburb itself is built for family life at home, with parks, playgrounds and open green space woven through the estate, giving residents a genuine outdoor lifestyle without having to travel far.
Market snapshot
Zuccoli property market
Median sale price
$777k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$823
per week
Gross rental yield
5.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$606k
Median
$777k
Premium
$930k
Days on market
60
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
94
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +7.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Zuccoli by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Zuccoli, NT 0832.
Population
4,131
residents (2021)
Median age
28
years
Household income
$2,682
median, per week
Median rent
$550
per week
Median mortgage
$2,271
per month
Mortgage / income
20%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Zuccoli
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Zuccoli
$740k
19 Canegrass Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
$765k
2 Baobab Street
Sold ~July 2026
$890k
19 Wunsch Court
Sold ~July 2026
$800k
5 Lasiandra Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$920k
8 Crabeye Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
2 Chipmunk Court
Sold ~July 2026
$720k
15 Feathertop Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
$760k
16 Follington Street
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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Common questions
Zuccoli suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Zuccoli?
The median house price in Zuccoli, NT is $777k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 22.4%.
How much is rent in Zuccoli?
The median weekly rent in Zuccoli is around $823 per week.
Is Zuccoli a good place to live?
Zuccoli is a suburb in the City of Palmerston, Northern Territory, Australia, located to the south-west of Palmerston City. Zuccoli is an established residential suburb in NT, with a population of around 4,131 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Zuccoli?
Zuccoli has a population of 4,131 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 28.
What schools are in Zuccoli?
There are 2 schools in or near Zuccoli, including Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School and Zuccoli Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Zuccoli?
Properties in Zuccoli take around 60 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Zuccoli?
Entry-level properties in Zuccoli start around $606k, while premium homes reach $930k.
What suburbs are near Zuccoli?
Suburbs near Zuccoli include Rosebery, Johnston, Bakewell, Gunn and Bellamack.
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