Durack, Australia

Northern Territory · Australia

Durack is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 3,730. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,730 Population 183/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
71.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Darwin Timezone

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About Durack

Durack is an inner-city suburb of Palmerston. It is 22 km southeast of the Darwin CBD. Its local government area is the City of Palmerston. It is located on the traditional Country and waterways of the Larrakia people.

People

Population3,730
Density183/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain71.9 in/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population3,730
Population Density183 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-12.4731°, 130.9721°
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNorthern Territory
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation71.9 inches (1,826 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Durack

Durack is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 3,730. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.

Climate in Durack

Durack has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.6°C), the coldest is Jul (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1845 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.6°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32° 470.0
Feb 28.4°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.7° 412.9
Mar 28.6°C / 83°F 24.9° / 32.3° 317.7
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 24.2° / 33° 106.3
May 27.3°C / 81°F 22.3° / 32.3° 21.2
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 20° / 31.1° 2.1
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 19.3° / 31.1° 1.0
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 19.8° / 31.9° 0.8
Sep 28°C / 82°F 22.9° / 33.1° 14.4
Oct 29.3°C / 85°F 24.8° / 33.8° 70.3
Nov 29.6°C / 85°F 25.4° / 33.7° 145.3
Dec 29.2°C / 85°F 25.5° / 33° 282.9
Durack has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Australia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area20.4 sq mi (52.9 km²)
Population Density183/sq mi
Coordinates12.4731°S, 130.9721°E
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 18.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 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 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fina Category 3 56 km
2018 Marcus Category 1 293 km
2006 Monica Category 4 253 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 131 km
2004 Debbie Category 1 295 km
1999 Thelma Category 4 191 km
1992 Neville Category 4 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 18.4 in Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 12.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 13.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Coldest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
October 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
November 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in Warmest
December 84°F (29°C) 10.8 in

Durack has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in June to 85°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Durack

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Durack Primary - - - -
Durack Primary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Durack

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Radio DARWIN - AAC 94 kbps

Museums in Durack

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1934 Qantas Hangar
Australian Aviation Heritage Centre
Bombing of Darwin Harbour
Darwin Military Museum
Fannie Bay Gaol
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Tunnels
WWII Display

Libraries in Durack

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casuarina Public Library0.0
City of Palmerston Public Library0.0
Darwin Public Library0.0
Karama Library0.0
Marrara Toy Library0.0
Nightcliff Library0.0
Wagait Beach Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Durack

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
McMillans Road Vendor Area
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Palmerston Markets
Parap Market
Rapid Creek Market

Restaurants in Durack

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

District North Kitchen Palmerston
Happy Garden
Nando's

Cafes in Durack

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boost Juice
Chatime
Gloria Jean's
Mad Hatterz Café
Origin Kebabs
Saigon Time
The Coffee Club

Cinemas in Durack

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Event Cinemas

Gas Stations in Durack

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
EG Australia
EG Australia
EG Australia
Shell
United

Banks in Durack

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Police Credit Union
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Durack

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gateway Shopping Centre
Gateway Shopping Centre

Gyms in Durack

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MCCS SMP
Soldier Recovery Center

Golf Courses in Durack

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palmerston Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Durack

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Durack

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Darwin International Airport / RAAF DarwinDRWLarge Airport
Bathurst Island AirportBRTMedium Airport
Batchelor Airport-Small Airport
Coomalie Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Crab Claw Island Landing Ground-Small Airport
Delissaville AirportDLVSmall Airport
Dundee Beach Airport-Small Airport
Emkaytee (Unlic) Airport-Small Airport
Finniss River Landing Ground-Small Airport
Gerald Farm Airfield-Small Airport
La Belle Downs Airstrip-Small Airport
Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield-Small Airport
Middle Point Research Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Palmer Airport-Small Airport
Pickertaramoor Airstrip-Small Airport
Sandford Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Durack

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Territory Hands

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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What is the population of Durack?

Durack has a population of 3,730 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 183 people per square mile, spread across 20.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Durack?

Durack 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 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 71.9 inches.

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