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Where is Palmerston, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Palmerston is located in the Northern Territory, about 20 kilometres southeast of Darwin. It lies between the coastal mangrove wetlands of the Top End and the suburban and rural corridors that extend toward the Arnhem Highway. It is famous for its family-friendly master-planned suburbs, rapid growth, and close connection to Darwin’s wider metropolitan area.

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Facts about Palmerston, Australia

Country	Australia
State / Territory	Northern Territory
Region	Top End / Greater Darwin
Location	Southeast of Darwin, within the Greater Darwin metropolitan area, near the Stuart Highway
Coordinates	12.48° S, 130.98° E
Local Government Area	City of Palmerston
Founded	1980s (officially declared a city in 1986)
Original Name	Palmerston (named after British Prime Minister Lord Palmerston; unrelated to the old NT settlement of the same name)
Elevation	~20–35 m
Population	Approx. 40,000
Area	Approx. 55 sq km (urban area)
Time Zone	ACST (UTC+09:30)
Postcode	0830–0832
Major Waterways	Elizabeth River, nearby Blackmore River
Top Attractions	Palmerston Water Park, Marlow Lagoon Recreation Area, Palmerston Recreation Centre, Territory Wildlife Park (nearby), Durack Lakes.
Demonym	Palmerston residents
Main Industries	Defence, retail, construction, public services, logistics
Nearest Airport	Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Website	https://www.palmerston.nt.gov.au

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