Bakewell
NT 0832 · Palmerston
3,091 (2021) → 3,244 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bakewell is a high growth suburb in Palmerston, NT 0832, about 16km from Darwin CBD. Recent property sales in Bakewell are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 41/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bakewell has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 0832 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Philippines (5.69%), England (2.04%), India (1.97%), New Zealand (1.91%), Pakistan (0.68%)
Top languages: Tagalog (3.24%), Filipino (1.65%), Greek (1.13%), Hindi (0.78%), Punjabi (0.78%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
NTdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: NT Police (regional) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 926 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bakewell Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 978
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 983
- Woodroffe Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 842
- Rosebery Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 964
- Gray Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 808
- MacKillop Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1001
- Good Shepherd Lutheran College - Palmerston CampusPrimary · Independent · 2km
- Mother Teresa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1027
- Zuccoli Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 989
- Driver Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 914
- Forrest Parade SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 939
- Palmerston CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 884
- Moulden Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 753
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for NT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bakewell
Is Bakewell safe?
Bakewell has a residential safety score of 85/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,252 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Bakewell from Darwin CBD?
Bakewell is about 16.5 km from Darwin CBD, an estimated 61 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bakewell?
Bakewell has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 978 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bakewell?
Bakewell has a transport score of 41/100 and 8 bus stops.