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Batchelor, Australia

Northern Territory · Australia

Batchelor is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 661. Elevation: 381 ft (116 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
661 Population 1/sq mi density
381 ft Elevation 116 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
55.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Darwin Timezone
$18,320 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$18,320 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $422/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population661
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$18,320
Per Capita$18,320
Unemployment11.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$84,400
Rent$422
Ownership45.8%
Housing Units264

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain55.7 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Population661
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Coordinates-13.0505°, 131.0307°
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNorthern Territory
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation55.7 inches (1,415 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,320
Median Age45.0 years

About Batchelor

Batchelor is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 661. The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet (116 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.

Batchelor has a population of 661 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,216.8 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

661
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
1,216.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Batchelor vs Australia Average

The median household income in Batchelor is $18,320, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,320 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $352, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 63 business establishments.

Income: Batchelor vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,320
76% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,320
Avg Weekly Wage$352

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Batchelor is $84,400, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $422 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 45.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 264 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,400
70% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$422
64% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership45.8%
Owner-Occupied45.8%
Renter-Occupied54.2%
Housing Units264

Property Tax

Climate in Batchelor

Batchelor has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (30°C), the coldest is Jun (24.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1633 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.4°C / 83°F 24° / 32.8° 332.1
Feb 28.3°C / 83°F 23.8° / 32.8° 374.8
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 23.5° / 33.3° 303.3
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 21.8° / 33.9° 77.8
May 26°C / 79°F 19° / 32.9° 33.3
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 16.7° / 31.7° 0.6
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 16.5° / 32.2° 1.2
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 16.9° / 33.4° 1.2
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 20.5° / 36.1° 10.7
Oct 29.9°C / 86°F 23° / 36.8° 63.6
Nov 30°C / 86°F 23.9° / 36° 142.4
Dec 29.1°C / 84°F 24.2° / 34° 292.1
Batchelor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above Australia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Area1,216.8 sq mi (3,151.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-13.0505°N, 131.0307°W
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 12.64"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Nov 12, 1999.

Nov 12, 1999 36 km S of Bellamack, Australia M3.9 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Fina (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fina Category 3 116 km
2018 Marcus Category 1 269 km
2006 Monica Category 4 257 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 190 km
1999 Thelma Category 4 241 km
1992 Neville Category 4 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 12.3 in
February 82°F (28°C) 12.6 in Wettest
March 82°F (28°C) 11.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
October 85°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
November 85°F (29°C) 5.3 in
December 84°F (29°C) 8.5 in

Batchelor has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in July to 85°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (12.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Batchelor

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Batchelor Primary School
Batchelor Area School
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Hotels in Batchelor

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Batchelor Butterfly Farm
Lake Bennett Wilderness Resort

Restaurants in Batchelor

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Butterfly Farm

Zoos in Batchelor

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Butterfly Farm Sanctuary

Clinics in Batchelor

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Batchelor Health Centre

Gas Stations in Batchelor

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1335774473
AU #1335775108
Batchelor General Store
BP
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Airports Near Batchelor

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Darwin International Airport / RAAF DarwinDRWLarge Airport
Adelaide River AirfieldSmall Airport
Ban Ban AirfieldSmall Airport
Batchelor AirportSmall Airport
Coomalie Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Crab Claw Island Landing GroundSmall Airport
Daly River AirportDVRSmall Airport
Delissaville AirportDLVSmall Airport
Dundee Beach AirportSmall Airport
Elizabeth Downs AirportSmall Airport
Emkaytee (Unlic) AirportSmall Airport
Fenton Airfield (RAAF)Small Airport
Finniss River Landing GroundSmall Airport
Gerald Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Honeymoon AirstripSmall Airport
La Belle Downs AirstripSmall Airport
Lachlan E Purkis Memoral AirfieldSmall Airport
Middle Point Research Station AirstripSmall Airport
Palmer AirportSmall Airport
Sandford AirstripSmall Airport
Tipperary AirfieldSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Darwin

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Batchelor

What is the population of Batchelor?

Batchelor has a population of 661 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,216.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Batchelor expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,320, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,400 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $422 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Batchelor?

Batchelor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.7 inches.

How is the job market in Batchelor?

The job market in Batchelor faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $352. There are 63 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Batchelor?

The median home value in Batchelor is $84,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $422. The homeownership rate is 45.8%.

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