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Herbert, Australia

Northern Territory · Australia

Herbert is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 1,777. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,777 Population 2/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
71.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Darwin Timezone
$42,858 Median Income
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,858 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$259,200 home value, $1,296/mo rent

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About Herbert

Herbert is an outer rural locality of Darwin. It is 44 km South - east of Darwin. Its Local Government Area is the Litchfield Municipality. The suburb is mostly a rural area. It is situated in the vicinity of Benham and Benjamin Lagoons. It was previously considered as part of Humpty Doo.

People

Population1,777
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$42,858
Per Capita$42,858
Unemployment2.7%

Housing

B
Home Value$259,200
Rent$1,296
Ownership87.9%
Housing Units711

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain71.9 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population1,777
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates-12.5341°, 131.1620°
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)
Median Household Income$42,858
Median Age38.0 years

About Herbert

Herbert is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 1,777. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 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.

Herbert has a population of 1,777 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,216.8 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,777
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
1,216.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Herbert vs Australia Average

The median household income in Herbert is $42,858, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,858. The average weekly wage is $824, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 169 business establishments.

Income: Herbert vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$42,858
43% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$42,858
Avg Weekly Wage$824

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)169

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Herbert is $259,200, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,296 (11% above the national average of $1,163). 87.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 711 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$259,200
8% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,296
11% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.9%
Owner-Occupied87.9%
Renter-Occupied12.1%
Housing Units711

Property Tax

Climate in Herbert

Herbert 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
Herbert 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. The area gets 336 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 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)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area1,216.8 sq mi (3,151.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-12.5341°N, 131.1620°W
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 15.51"
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 43 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 71 km
2006 Monica Category 4 233 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 143 km
2004 Debbie Category 1 277 km
1999 Thelma Category 4 206 km
1992 Neville Category 4 171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 15.5 in Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 13.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 12.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
May 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
August 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
October 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
November 85°F (29°C) 5.8 in Warmest
December 84°F (29°C) 10.5 in

Herbert has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in June to 85°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Herbert

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Radio DARWIN AAC 94 kbps

Libraries in Herbert

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City of Palmerston Public Library0.0
Karama Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Herbert

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
McMillans Road Vendor Area
Palmerston Markets

Golf Courses in Herbert

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Humpty Doo & Rural Area Golf Club

Airports Near Herbert

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Darwin International Airport / RAAF DarwinDRWLarge Airport
Adelaide River AirfieldSmall Airport
Batchelor AirportSmall Airport
Coomalie Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Crab Claw Island Landing GroundSmall Airport
Delissaville AirportDLVSmall Airport
Emkaytee (Unlic) AirportSmall Airport
Finniss River Landing GroundSmall Airport
Gerald Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
La Belle Downs AirstripSmall Airport
Lachlan E Purkis Memoral AirfieldSmall Airport
Middle Point Research Station AirstripSmall Airport
Mount Bundey AirportSmall Airport
Palmer AirportSmall Airport
Sandford AirstripSmall Airport

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 Herbert

What is the population of Herbert?

Herbert has a population of 1,777 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,216.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Herbert expensive to live in?

The median household income is $42,858, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $259,200 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,296 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Herbert?

Herbert 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. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 71.9 inches.

How is the job market in Herbert?

The job market in Herbert is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $824. There are 169 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Herbert?

The median home value in Herbert is $259,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,296. The homeownership rate is 87.9%.

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